Adverbial Pronouns in French-en and y – Part I
“En” and “y” are both adverbial pronouns in French. They are used to replace phrases that refer to quantities, places, or things and are essential for avoiding repetition in sentences.
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Relative Pronouns qui, que and où
French relative pronouns link a main clause with a subordinate clause, creating a connection between them and enhancing the language. They replace the subject or object in the subordinate clause to avoid repetition.
Adjective Demonstratives in French
Adjective demonstratives in French are used to point out specific people, animals, or things. They are equivalent to “this,” “that,” “these,” and “those” in English. In French, they agree in gender and number with the noun they modify.
Contracted Articles in French
Contracted articles or les articles contractés in French are formed when certain prepositions (mainly “à” and “de”) combine with definite articles (“le” and “les”).
The French Alphabet, Pronunciation, and Phonetics
Learning a new language can be an exciting journey, and mastering its alphabet and pronunciation is the first step towards fluency.
Negative Adverbs in French
In French, negative adverbs play a crucial role in reinforcing negation and adding nuance to sentences. They enhance the negative meaning of sentences and provide clarity to the speaker’s intention. Apart from the common form of ne+verb+pas there are several...
Imparfait – Imperfect Tense in French
The French imperfect tense, the imparfait, is a past tense used to describe actions or states in the past that were ongoing, habitual, or not completed. It’s often translated to English as “was doing” or “used to do ” where...
Telling the time in French
Telling time in French is an essential skill to master, especially if you plan on scheduling appointments or making plans with French speakers. Before diving into the specifics of telling time, it is a good idea to review your French...
Future Tense in French
The future tense is used to talk about upcoming events. While the French future tense has a full set of conjugations, the English equivalent is just the modal verb “will” + main verb. Even though the French future tense has...
Talking about activities, sports and hobbies in French
Learning to speak about your personal life is an essential part of mastering any new language. Whether you are just starting to learn French or have been studying for a while, being able to share your likes, dislikes, routines, and...