Tag: French Grammar
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Why do locals answer me in English even though I speak their language?
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French language learning Most of the time, locals answer in English because they think English will make the exchange faster. That answer can feel harsh. You prepare your sentence. By Bernard Henusse · 12-minute read · Last reviewed by Bernard Henusse on 2026-08-21 Key takeaways They are hearing friction: sounds…
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Why won’t Alliance Française fix your spoken French?
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French language learning Alliance Française usually will not fix your spoken French because it is a broad French course. Spoken French depends on a much narrower ear-mouth loop. By Theo Henusse · 12-minute read · Last reviewed by Bernard Henusse on 2026-07-31 In this article What is happening in your…
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Is Babbel enough to become conversational in French?
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French language learning Babbel is usually not enough on its own to become comfortably conversational in French. It can give you useful words. It can give you sentence patterns you… By Bernard Henusse · 13-minute read · Last reviewed by Bernard Henusse on 2026-07-10 In this article What does Babbel…
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What Is “Toujours”?
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When learning French, “toujours” is often introduced as the equivalent of the English word “always.” However, “toujours” is a more versatile word, carrying additional meanings depending on the context. Let’s explore the various uses of toujours and how it can change its meaning based on the sentence structure. In this…
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What is “Je Suis”?
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“Je suis,” meaning “I am,” is one of the most fundamental phrases in French. Beyond its straightforward use in phrases like “je suis fatigué” (I am tired) or “je suis français” (I am French), it plays a key role in introductions, describing professions, and forming past-tense sentences. Understanding its various…
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What Are the 4 Types of Questions in French?
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By Bernard Henusse · Founder of Real French · 18 years teaching · 5 min read · 1,171 words In this article What are the four ways to ask a question in French? 1. The Intonation Question: Vous venez ce soir ? 2. The Inversion Question: Venez-vous ce soir ?…