Fun with French

French Fun and Games

Fun with FrenchAmusez-vous bien !

Learning French – or anything else, for that matter – should never be dull. Here’s a selection of games, puzzles, jokes, and more to help you have fun with French.

Expressions

Dogged French Expressions

Dogged French Expressions
Idiomatic expressions can add color to your French - or in this case, a cute animal. Click the links for detailed lessons including sound files and usage examples.

   

   

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Francophonie Project

Francophonie projectgResearching a francophone region or country and writing a report or country study is an interesting project for French classes or for independent studiers looking to spice up their self-instruction. This project is perfect as a long-term activity for intermediate and advanced students, though it can also be adapted for beginners.

Fun with French

Frantastique

Fun French lessonsRead my review of Frantastique, a story-based learning program with exercises, dialogues, stories, historical notes, videos, and comics. Each lesson takes about 15 minutes, making it easy to squeeze daily practice into a busy schedule.
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French Names

French baby namesThere are hundreds of common French first names. Some look just like their English counterparts, others are fairly similar, and still others are uniquely French. These pages include more than 200 of the most popular French names, along with their pronunciation and English equivalents.

   

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Games, Sports, Hobbies

French hobbies, sports, and games
Even if you love working on your French, sometimes you just need to play! Learn the French equivalents of your favorite games, sports, and hobbies and the verbs to use with them.

   

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Gifts for French Lovers

Gifts for French loversWondering what to buy for the Francophile on your list? Check out these ideas ranging from fanciful to practical - at least one is sure to thrill your favorite French lover.

   

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Homophones

French homophones
The word "homophone" comes from the Greek word ομοφώνως ("omofonos"), meaning "same voice." So a homophone / un homophone is a word that is pronounced the same as another word with another meaning, which makes homophones ideal for wordplay ... though not so wonderful for language learners.

   

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Informal Pronouns

French informal pronounsPronoun usage and pronunciation varies greatly between formal and informal French. Much of what you learn at school is formal and doesn't reflect how French is actually spoken. If you want to sound more French in informal situations—not to mention understand what you hear—you need to be aware of these pronoun differences.

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Joyeux Halloween !

French for HalloweenIf you like both French and Halloween, you'll love this page full of Halloween-themed French practice, including audio articles, videos, quizzes, dictées, and writing challenges. Get scary good with Lawless French!