Cyrano de Bergerac

Cyrano de Bergerac
Read the set description and opening scene of this classic French play, with side-by-side English translation.

   

Petit Expressions

French expressions with petit
The French adjective petit, which usually means "small" or "little," is found in many idiomatic expressions, including low-budget, small-time, and early childhood. Learn these and dozens of other French expressions featuring petit.

Toulon, France

Toulon, France
Préfecture du Var, Toulon est la 15e plus grande ville de France et la 3e de la région Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur (PACA). Le port militaire de Toulon, alias arsenal, est l'une des deux plus grandes bases navales françaises.

   

   

Subject Pronouns

French subject pronounsSubject pronouns indicate who or what is performing the action of a verb. French has a total of six grammatical persons, each of which has at least one subject pronoun.

   

   

DELF B2 Tips

DELF B2 - French proficiency testThe DELF B2 will test you on the four language skills in French: reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Here's some info about what to expect as well as tips on how to prepare for the test.

   

Regular -ir Verbs

Regular -ir French verb conjugationsThere are several hundred regular French verbs that end in -ir. To conjugate them, remove the infinitive ending and then add the appropriate verb ending.

   

   

Édith Piaf

Édith Piaf
Édith Piaf was a French cabaret singer and international star. In this short interview, she talks about why she sings so many love songs.