sont, ont, font, vont

sont, ont, font, vont

In French, certain verbs such as “être” (to be), “avoir” (to have), “faire” (to do/make), and “aller” (to go) have unique conjugation patterns. Interestingly, the third person plural forms (“they” form) of these verbs all end in “ont.” No other French verbs have the “they” form ending in “ont.” This article will explore the present…

Possession

Possession

Indicating Ownership or Possession in French Using “à moi,” “à toi,” “à lui,” “à elle,” “à nous,” “à vous,” “à eux,” and “à elles” and How They Differ from Possessive Pronouns In French, indicating ownership or possession can be done in various ways, two of which include using the phrases “à moi,” “à toi,” “à…

chargé

chargé

The French adjective “chargé” has several meanings and can be used in various contexts. Amongst others, it can mean “loaded,” “busy,” “charged” and “heavy.” Here are some usage examples: Etymology of “charger”