Expert tips, guides, and insights to help you master French faster. From grammar basics to cultural nuances.
Correct" is a concept we use all the time, whether we're confirming information, giving feedback, or just agreeing with someone. In French, while *correct* (pro...
Doux (or its feminine form, douce) is likely the first word that comes to mind when you want to say “soft” in French. But the French language, with its rich nua...
When you're learning French, you might quickly pick up 'dur' as the go-to word for 'hard'. And while 'dur' is certainly useful, French, like any rich language, ...
Acide is the most common way to say “sour” in French. But just like in English, there are many other words you can use to describe that tangy, tart, or even unp...
Doux (or its feminine form, douce) is a common way to say “sweet” in French. But just like in English, “sweet” can describe many things – from a delicious desse...
Just like in English, where "first" can be expressed in various ways depending on the context (first place, first time, first of all), French also offers a rich...
Dernier (or its feminine form, dernière) is the most common way to say “last” in French. But just like in English, "last" can mean many things – from the final ...
Autre is the most common way to say “other” in French. But did you know there are several other options? As you learn French, you'll inevitably need to express...
Même is probably the first word that comes to mind when you want to say "same" in French. But did you know there are many other ways to express similarity, iden...
Différent (or its feminine form, différente) is the most common way to say “different” in French. But did you know there are many other ways to express this ide...
Lent (or its feminine form, lente) is the most common way to say 'slow' in French. But just like in English, there are many nuances and situations where other w...