The French word aussi means “also,” “too,” “as,” or “so.” It is an adverb. Its meaning changes depending on context and sentence position. Meaning 1: also or too In this sense, aussi adds information. It shows that something applies to another person or thing. Je suis fatigué. Paul aussi.“I am tired. Paul too.” Il aime…
There are several French words for “people,” including personne, gens, peuple, monde, âme, populations, public and individu. personne Personne means a single person. It is feminine even for a man. It often follows une (a) or la (the). It can be used with an adjective after it. Examples: Personne alone can also mean “nobody,” but…
Plus and moins are core words in French. They express more and less, mark comparison, and help form the superlative. They also act as adverbs, pronouns, and nouns in set phrases. Basic meaning With nouns Use de after plus and moins before a noun. With verbs Plus and moins act as adverbs. They usually come…
Sur and sous are common French prepositions. They often translate as on and under. Start with place, then learn a few key extended uses. Sur Alternatives to sur Sous Alternatives to sous Sur vs sous side by side Summary
French has a small set of core words and patterns to give thanks. The choice depends on formality, strength, and grammar. Some forms are set phrases. Others change with the object or person. Merci merci is the basic word for “thanks.” It does not change form. Use it on its own or with additions. With…
French uses the masculine plural as the default when a group includes at least one male. This applies to pronouns, adjectives, and past participles. the basic rule If a group has both males and females, the pronoun is ils, even if there is only one male. This rule is standard in modern French. when to…
The French verb relever is versatile. Its core idea is to lift, raise, or pick up. From this base meaning, it can describe physical actions, recovering from a fall, correcting or improving something, noticing, responding to a challenge, or adding flavor. The noun relevé is related and often used in formal or practical contexts. Below…
French words ending in -ille have two possible pronunciations: Understanding why both exist helps make the pattern easier to remember. 1) The usual pronunciation: [ij] In most words, -ille is pronounced [ij]: This is the regular modern outcome in French. 2) The smaller group: [il] (pronounced “l”) A smaller set of words keeps a clear…
The French word proche is an adjective and sometimes a noun. It describes closeness in space, time, or relationships. A related phrase, près de, also indicates physical or figurative nearness, but it is not exactly the same. Understanding the difference helps choose the right expression in context. 1. Physical closeness or nearness Proche can describe…
The French words toujours and encore can both be translated as still in English, but they are used differently. Each also has other common meanings depending on context. 1) toujours meaning “still” in a continuous sense toujours refers to an action, state, or situation that continues over time. It is often used in a neutral…