French Grammar: Irregular Past Participles

… Identify: French Grammar: Irregular Past Participles la grammaire française: le participe passé des verbes irréguliers Connect: LEAF French Grammar: The Past Participle Study: The past participle is the general equivalent of using [-ED] in English. It can be used in a variety of functions, including compound tenses and as adjectives with the verb ‘ÊTRE’. Click here to learn about the […]

French Vocabulary: Restaurant Staff

… Identify: French Vocabulary: Restaurant Staff le vocabulaire français: le personnel de restaurant Terms and expressions used while dining out. Discover great food around the world and how to eat it. Study: French-speaking cultures tend to dine out as much, if not more, than other cultures around the world. It’s a great way to get […]

French Vocabulary: Body Parts – Lower Body

… Identify: French Vocabulary: Body Parts – Lower Body le vocabulaire français: les parties du corps – les membres inférieurs Body parts identify the different parts of the human anatomy. Identify and name body parts in medical, professional, and daily life. Study: No matter the culture, we all have hands, feet, arms, and legs! Being […]

French Vocabulary: Body Parts – Upper Body

… Identify: French Vocabulary: Body Parts – Upper Body le vocabulaire français: les parties du corps – le haut du corps Body parts identify the different parts of the human anatomy. Identify and name body parts in medical, professional, and daily life. Study: No matter the culture, we all have hands, feet, arms, and legs! […]

French Vocabulary: Having an Informal Conversation

… Identify: French Vocabulary: Having an Informal Conversation le vocabulaire français: tenir une conversation familière Conversations are a basic element of communication! Make a good first (and last) impression with people you know well! Study: Bonjour : Hello / Good morning / Good afternoon / Good day Bonjour, tout le monde! Hello, everybody! Salut : […]

French Vocabulary: Parts of a Car

… Identify: French Vocabulary: Parts of a Car le vocabulaire français: les pièces de voiture Learning the parts of a car (les pièces de voiture) in French will help you when you travel by car in a French-speaking country or region. This vocabulary is especially helpful when the car needs maintenance! Study: un accélérateur : accelerator […]

French Vocabulary: Literary Terms

… Identify: French Vocabulary: Literary Terms le vocabulaire français: la terminologie littéraire Learning literary terms (la terminologie littéraire) in French will help you discuss works of literature and other types of writing. This vocabulary is especially helpful when analyzing literary works! Study: l’action (fem.) : setting un(e) antagoniste : antagonist une comédie : comedy une critique : […]

French Vocabulary: Hand Tools

… Identify: French Vocabulary: Hand Tools le vocabulaire français: les outils à main People all over the world build and make repairs! Learning to talk about building and repairing in French will allow you to discuss building and home improvement projects with French speakers – and maybe even gain you the opportunity to help out with […]

French Vocabulary: Jewelry, Precious Metals, and Gems

… Identify: French Vocabulary: Jewelry, Precious Metals, and Gems le vocabulaire français: les bijoux, les métaux préciaux, et les pierres précieuses Terms often used in conjunction with clothing and materials. Identify and choose the right jewelry to wear for any occasion. Study: People all over the world wear jewelry! Learning to talk about jewelry in French […]

French Grammar: Relative Pronouns – [QUI] and [QUE]

… Identify: French Grammar: Relative Pronouns – [QUI] and [QUE] la grammaire française: les pronoms relatifs – [qui] et [que] Study: In French as well as in English, a relative clause describes a person or thing introduced in the main clause. A relative pronoun connects a relative clause to that person or thing. The person […]