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Mistakes and Difficulties

Optional Liaisons

French optional liaisonsSome liaisons in front of a vowel or h muet are optional, which means it up to you to decide whether to pronounce them. However, that decision matters: more liaisons means more formal speech, so obviously fewer liaisons means more informal, possibly even familiar speech.

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Expressions

Holiday Expressions

French holiday expressions
Happy (insert holiday here)! When it's time to celebrate, you'll be glad to have these French holiday expressions ready to go.

   

Grammar Lessons

Negative Adverbs

French negative adverbsNegative adverbs turn affirmative statements and questions into negative statements and questions. The most common English negative adverb is the word "not," but French is a little more complicated - quelle surprise ! ;-)

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Expressions

Aller Expressions

French expressions with aller
The French verb aller, "to go," is found in many idiomatic expressions, including to suit, to fetch, and to go without saying. Learn these and dozens of other French expressions featuring aller.

   

   

   

Fun with French

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.

Grammar Lessons

Pronominal Verbs à fond

Many French students are first introduced to reflexive verbs and then continue using this term for all verbs that need a reflexive pronoun, but in fact there are 4 different kinds of French pronominal verbs, depending on the meaning / purpose of the pronoun. Here's an in-depth look at understanding, conjugating, and using pronominal verbs.