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When learning French, you quickly encounter *an* and *année* as the main words for 'year.' But what’s the difference? And are there other ways to say it? The an...
*Un mois* is the standard, go-to word for "month" in French, and you'll certainly use it often. But what about when you want to talk about a "monthly" payment, ...
The most common way to say “week” in French is *une semaine*. But what if you want to talk about a work week, a fortnight, or a period of about eight days? As...
Telling time is a fundamental part of learning any new language, and in French, the word you'll use most often for 'hour' is *heure*. But what about when you wa...
When you think of the word 'minute' in French, the first word that comes to mind is probably... well, *minute*! And you'd be right, it's the most direct transla...
The most direct translation for “art” in French is, unsurprisingly, *l’art*. But the world of art is vast and nuanced, and the French language reflects this bea...
When you think of the word “science” in French, the term *la science* immediately comes to mind. It's the most direct translation and the one you'll use most of...
The most common way to say 'history' in French is *histoire*. But did you know this word can also mean 'story'? French, in its beautiful complexity, offers seve...
When you think of 'math,' you probably just think of one word. But in French, the world of numbers and equations has a few different names. As you dive deeper ...
You probably know that *numéro* is a common way to say 'number' in French. But did you know there are many other options, each used in a specific context? Whet...
"Dictionnaire" is the most common way to say “dictionary” in French. But what if you're looking for a slang dictionary, or a thesaurus? The French language has ...
