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13 Basic French Words for Moving, Renting, or Buying a Home

As a French language learner, you've probably dreamed of living in France or a Francophone country at least once. Whether you've limited yourself to abstract, vague ideas of what you would do there, or you've dedicated an entire Pinterest board and checklist to your dream, you certainly aren't alone in

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Talking About Elections and the Government in French

As a French language learner, there are a lot of topics that you'll cover as you study and memorize new vocabulary. At the beginning of your studies, you start simple: colors, animals, and family members. As you progress, however, you'll start to study different sets of vocabulary: sports, history, and

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How to Talk About the Weather in French

When you start learning a language, you start with the basics. Most language learning begins this way, whether through in-person classes or online platform. This is because it's a really great way to slowly build up your vocabulary in your target language, but a lot of learners get bored and

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Celebrating Holidays in French

Summer may not be the typical "holiday season", but there are certainly events to be celebrated. From Mother's Day to Independence Day, the summer months are full of reasons to celebrate. When you add in the fact that studying early means you'll already have the French vocabulary necessary

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Identifying and Avoiding False Friends in French

Learning a language can be fun, but it can also be confusing and complicated. There are a lot of challenges you'll come across during your language learning journey, and one of those challenges is known as false friends. Despite how they may sound, false friends aren't easy or nice. Nobody

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Talking About Sports in French: Preparing for the Olympics

Learning a new language is all about discovering new things, expanding your world view, and exploring a different culture. It requires an open mind and a love of learning, especially if you're learning the language on your own rather than in a classroom. Another thing it requires, however, is finding

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The Ultimate Guide to French Reflexive Verbs

If your native language doesn't use reflexive verbs, understanding French reflexive verbs can be quite difficult. Reflexive verbs can seem confusing and frustrating when you first encounter them, and if you aren't already familiar with the concept or you are learning French on your own, they can seem all but

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The Ultimate Guide to Texting in French

As you advance in your French learning journey, the odds are high that sooner or later, you'll start texting in French. Whether you move abroad to a French-speaking region or you meet French speakers online, you'll probably find yourself faced with the daunting prospect of texting in French. The good

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A Guide to Valentine's Day and Romantic Vocabulary in French

As we approach Valentine's Day, you're probably coming up with date night ideas, planning Pal-entine's Day, or compiling a list of your favorite romances, whether they're films or books. In any case, the thing that is first and foremost on your mind is most likely love. As a French language

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Quebec vs France: 5 French Language Differences to Know

When it comes to learning French, there's nothing more frustrating than discovering that there are differences in the language depending on where you go. Many first time language learners (and even some experienced language learners) don't realize this will likely be the case, and they'll get nervous or annoyed when

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Regional French: Expanding Your Vocabulary With Regional Words

Like English, Spanish, and most other languages, French is not a perfectly uniform language. While the basics may be similar and the bulk of French vocab will be the same, every French-speaking region has its own unique flare that sets it apart from the others. Why Learn Regional French Words?

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Getting Around: French Vocab to Help You on Public Transit

As a French language learner, the odds are high that at some point in your life, you're going to want to try your hand at living in a French-speaking area. No matter where you end up, knowing how to get around in French is a vital part of sounding fluent