Category: French grammar tips

‘Quoique’ means ‘although’ or ‘even though’ and is used to introduce a contradiction or opposing idea. For example, ‘Quoique fatigué, il a continué à travailler’ (Although tired, he continued to…

French grammar tip: Using ‘Quoique’ for Contradictions ‘Quoique’ means ‘although’ or ‘even though’ and is used to introduce a contradiction or opposing idea. For example, ‘Quoique fatigué, il a continué…

‘Puisque’ means ‘since’ or ‘because’ and is used to justify a statement or action. For example, ‘Puisque tu es là, aide-moi’ (Since you are here, help me). ‘Puisque’ signifie ‘since’…

French grammar tip: The Use of ‘Puisque’ for Justification ‘Puisque’ means ‘since’ or ‘because’ and is used to justify a statement or action. For example, ‘Puisque tu es là, aide-moi’…

‘Même si’ means ‘even if’ and is used to introduce a concession. For example, ‘Même si tu es fatigué, tu dois venir’ (Even if you are tired, you have to…

‘Encore’ means ‘still’ or ‘again’ and is used to express that something is continuing or happening again. For example, ‘Il est encore là’ (He is still there) or ‘Fais-le encore’…

‘Ne…plus’ means ‘no longer’ or ‘not anymore’ and is used to indicate that something has ended. For example, ‘Je ne fume plus’ (I no longer smoke). ‘Ne…plus’ signifie ‘no longer’…

‘Cependant’ means ‘however’ or ‘nevertheless’ and is used to introduce a contrast. For example, ‘Il fait froid, cependant il sort en t-shirt’ (It is cold, however, he goes out in…

‘Parmi’ means ‘among’ and is used to indicate that something or someone is part of a group. For example, ‘Elle est la meilleure parmi ses amies’ (She is the best…

‘Si’ means ‘if’ and is used for hypothetical or conditional situations, while ‘quand’ means ‘when’ and is used for definite situations. For example, ‘Si tu viens, nous partirons’ (If you…

‘Sans’ means ‘without’ and is used to express the absence of something. For example, ‘Je suis parti sans toi’ (I left without you). ‘Sans’ signifie ‘without’ et est utilisé pour…

‘Par contre’ is used to express contrast, similar to ‘on the other hand’. For example, ‘Il aime le chocolat, par contre, il n’aime pas les bonbons’ (He likes chocolate, on…