“Pour” Explained: For vs. To “Pour” Explained: For vs. To — If you’ve ever hesitated when translating pour in French, you’re not alone. This common word can mean for or to depending on the context. In this guide, you’ll learn exactly how to tell the difference, with simple rules, examples, and tips to make your...
The Interrogative Form In French, there are three main ways to form interrogative sentences (questions). These depend on the level of formality and structure you want to use. Let’s go through them: 1. Intonation (Informal Speech) 🔹 The simplest way to ask a question in spoken French is just to raise your voice at the...
French letter combinations practice French pronunciation can be tricky, as words don’t always sound as they are spelled. Often, letters combine to produce unique sounds. In this post, “French Letter Combinations Practice”, you’ll explore specific French sounds formed by combinations of two or more letters pronounced together. These combinations can consist of two vowels, two...
The preposition “de” Learn about the preposition “de”, it’s several meanings and various contexts. Learn how the preposition “de” can contract with definite articles and the forms of the contractions. Short video : La preposición “de” In French, the preposition “de” has several meanings : From, of Also it can be used in various contexts:...
C’est – Il est – elle est C’est – Il est – elle est are all French phrases used to express “it is,” “he is,” and “she is” respectively. “C’est” is a contraction of “ce” (it) and “est” (is), and it’s used to refer to a non-specific thing or situation. “Il est” means “he is”...