Quizzes and Tests

French Symbols: A1 Grammar Quiz

Test yourself on some A1 grammar with this patriotic fill-in-the-blanks exercise:

   Les symboles de la République française

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Expressions

Pour Expressions

The French preposition pour usually means "for," and is also used in many expressions. Learn how to say my mistake, for a song, so to speak, and more with this list of expressions with pour.

Grammar Lessons

Ce dont and quoi – Indefinite Relative Pronouns

The indefinite relative pronouns ce dont and quoi are used when replacing the indirect object of a preposition.

  indefinition • pronouns 

Expressions

Avoir du pain sur la planche

You have a lot of work to do with the informal French expression avoir du pain sur la planche.

  informalities 

Listening Practice

Numéros spéciaux

This cute video offers useful information about French phone numbers.

  B1 - Intermediate French 

Fun with French

10 Wacky Reasons to Learn French

A light-hearted look at the benefits of learning French.

Grammar Lessons

Dormir – Partir – Sortir Conjugation Pattern

In the present tense, the irregular -ir verbs dormir (to sleep), partir (to leave), and sortir (to go out) are conjugated according to the same pattern.

  A1 - Beginning French • conjugation lessons 

Expressions

Casser les pieds

Find out what broken feet have to do with boredom and annoyance in this lesson on the informal French expression casser les pieds.

  informalities 

Travel and Culture

Unisex Names

Looking for a gender-neutral name to use in French class, or inspiration for naming your baby? This list includes some common French names that are suitable for people of any gender, along with sound files and English equivalents.

Quizzes and Tests

Au retour du travail: Future Perfect Quiz

Test yourself on the future perfect with this fill-in-the-blanks exercise:

   Au retour du travail

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Holidays and Celebrations

Histoire de la Fête de la musique

Learn how 21 June became an annual music festival in France and around the world.

  B1 - Intermediate French 

Expressions

Avoir l’esprit de l’escalier

Avoid afterwit with the idiomatic French expression avoir l'esprit de l'escalier.

Reading Practice

Autour de la cathédrale de Strasbourg

Touristique mais charmante, la Place de la cathédrale de Strasbourg est un méli-mélo de maisons anciennes, de restos, d'hôtels et de boutiques.

  B1 - Intermediate French 

Grammar Lessons

Essentially Pronominal Verbs

Two dozen French verbs always require a reflexive pronoun but aren't necessarily reflexive or reciprocal. It's essential for these verbs to be used pronominally, as without the pronoun, the verb is meaningless.

  verbs 

Expressions

La vache !

Wow! You should read this lesson on the familiar French expression la vache.

  exclamations • informalities