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The most common way you'll learn to say 'to cry' in French is *pleurer*. But what if you want to talk about shedding a tear, sobbing uncontrollably, or even cry...
The most common and direct way to say “to create” in French is, unsurprisingly, *créer*. It works in a lot of situations, but why stop there? The French languag...
The most direct translation for 'to cover' in French is *couvrir*. But just like in English, 'to cover' is a versatile verb with many meanings. Are you covering...
The first verb you likely learned for 'to count' in French was *compter*. And for good reason—it's the most common and direct translation! But what about when y...
"How much does it cost?" is one of the most practical questions you can learn in a new language. In French, you probably started with the verb *coûter*. But the...
The most direct translation for 'to control' in French is *contrôler*. It's a useful verb, but relying on it for every situation can make your French sound a bi...
The most common way to say "to climb" in French is *grimper*. But what if you're scaling a sheer rock face, clambering up a ladder, or even climbing the corpora...
The English verb 'to check' is incredibly versatile, isn't it? You can *check* your email, *check* if the door is locked, or *check* a box on a form. When you w...
The English verb 'to catch' is incredibly versatile, isn't it? You can catch a ball, catch a cold, catch a bus, or catch someone's eye. But in French, you can't...
The verb *porter* is likely the first word you learned for “to carry” in French. But what if you're carrying a tune, carrying out a task, or getting carried awa...
When you think of the verb 'to build' in French, the word *construire* probably comes to mind first. And you'd be right! It's the most direct translation. But ...
