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20 Anglicisms the French Use

Anglicisms are English words used in non-English languages. Call it language evolution or extermination, but English words are definitely part of the French language right now. Here are...
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French Grammar: 20 French Homophones to Know

A French homophone is the same thing as an English homophone: two (or more) words that sound the same when said out loud but aren’t usually spelled...

Why Do Some People Learn Languages More Easily Than Others?

Even though everyone has to take obligatory language classes in high school or university, some people find it much easier to learn a new language than other...
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10 Common Franglais Sentences You’ll Hear in Quebec

If you live in a bilingual city, there’s no avoiding it, you’ll end up speaking a little bit of both languages daily. Some purists will say it’s...

Find Better Synonyms for These 10 Common French Adjectives

If you’re taking language courses and you have to write a long written work for a class, you might notice you often use the same words a...

17 Basic Words to Learn if You’re Visiting a French-Speaking Country

If you are planning on visiting a French-speaking country or city in the near future, you should, of course, learn about their history, culture and most interesting...
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15 French-English Cognates You Should Absolutely Know

Cognates or vrais amis in French are words that have the same meaning in both French and English and are written the same. Knowing these words exist...
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20 Slang Words Every French Student Should Know

Every language has its own unique terms that aren’t necessarily taught in school or in exercise workbooks. But it might be good to know some French slang...
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15 French Words to Learn to Win at Scrabble

If you love to win at Scrabble and you’re looking for a new challenge, why not try Scrabble in French?! If you want to impress your Francophone...
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10 Different and Creative Ways to Learn French

Are you looking for creative ways to learn French? If you’re learning to speak French, it can quickly become really boring to just do work exercises and...