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  • pas vrai ?

    The French expressions pas vrai and c’est pas vrai are common in everyday speech. They are both used to express surprise, disbelief or doubt. While they literally mean “not true” or “it’s not true,” they are often better translated as “no way,” “really?” or “you’re kidding.” These phrases are informal and frequently heard in spoken…

  • half

    The English word “half” can be translated into French in several different ways depending on context. French does not use a single equivalent word for all situations. The most common translations include demi, moitié, mi- as a prefix, and partie in some contexts. Demi The word demi is often used as an adjective placed before…

  • sometimes

    The English word “sometimes” can be rendered in French through several expressions, each carrying subtle differences in frequency, tone, or context. The most common translations include parfois, quelquefois, de temps en temps, and occasionnellement. Parfois Meaning: The most direct and neutral translation of “sometimes,” indicating occasional occurrence without specifying frequency. Usage: Examples: Quelquefois Meaning: Similar…

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    of course

    The English phrase “of course” can be translated into French in several ways, depending on the context. Here are the most common expressions with usage examples and literal translations. Bien sûr Literal meaning: “Well sure” Évidemment Literal meaning: “Evidently” Naturellement Literal meaning: “Naturally” Bien entendu Literal meaning: “Well understood” Mais oui Literal meaning: “But yes”…

  • même

    The French word même is versatile and appears in several useful expressions. Here are some key phrases, their meanings, and examples of how to use them. Même (even, same) Used alone, même can mean “even” or “same.” Stress pronouns with même (myself, yourself, etc.) The construction [stress pronoun] + même means “myself,” “yourself,” etc., and…

  • greetings & farewells

    French culture places great importance on proper greetings and farewells, with different expressions used depending on the time of day, formality level, and relationship between speakers. Here is a comprehensive guide to common French salutations. Standard daytime greetings These greetings are appropriate for most daytime situations: Time-specific greetings French has distinct greetings for different times…

  • noun gender full list

    In French, every noun (naming word) has a grammatical gender: it is either masculine or feminine. This gender does not necessarily relate to biological gender. One of the most reliable ways to predict the gender of a noun is by looking at its ending. While there are exceptions, many nouns follow predictable patterns based on…

  • franchir

    The French verb franchir means “to cross,” “to overcome,” or “to break through.” It is often used in both literal and figurative contexts and appears frequently in formal and journalistic French. It is a regular verb of the second group, conjugated like finir, choisir or réussir. Etymology Franchir comes from the Old French franchir (12th…