The French verb “savoir” is a frequently used verb. It means “to know.” It is different from the verb “connaître,” which means “to know” in the sense of “to be familiar with.” “Savoir” is more like “to know how” (to do something). “Savoir” is an irregular verb, which means it doesn’t follow the usual rules for…
Homonyms are words that sound the same. Vert, vers and ver are three French homonyms with completely different meanings. 1. Vert: Meaning:“Vert” is an adjective in French that translates to “green” in English. It is used to describe the color that is often associated with nature, foliage, and growth. “Vert” is a versatile term and…
The verb “ouvrir” is a regular -ir verb, and its conjugation follows a predictable pattern. Here is how it is conjugated in the present tense: Similar Conjugation Patterns The verbs “rouvrir,” “découvrir,” “recouvrir,” “offrir,” “souffrir,” and “couvrir” share a similar conjugation pattern with “ouvrir.” These verbs are also regular -ir verbs. By recognizing this pattern,…
“Attendre sous l’orme” is a French expression that means to wait a very long time in vain. Literally it means “to wait under the elm (tree).” Before the advent of Dutch elm tree disease, elms were numerous in France. They were especially found in village squares which were the centre of social life. In these…