French grammar tip: Using ‘Bien que’ for Concessions
‘Bien que’ means ‘although’ or ‘even though’ and is used to introduce a concession. It is often followed by the subjunctive. For example, ‘Bien qu’il pleuve, je vais sortir’ (Although…
L’info du jour : Maurice Merleau-Ponty, Phenomenologist
Maurice Merleau-Ponty’s major works, such as ‘Phenomenology of Perception’, emphasize the importance of the body as the primary site of knowing the world. His philosophy challenges the traditional Cartesian dualism,…
French video course: Canadian French | Words and expressions
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French conjugation tip: The Conditional for Expressing Polite Advice
The Conditional is often used to offer polite advice or suggestions. For example, “Tu devrais essayer ce restaurant” (You should try this restaurant) or “Il faudrait que tu prennes du…
5 sentences with “avoir mal à l’estomac”
J’ai mangé trop vite et maintenant j’ai mal à l’estomac. I ate too quickly and now I have a stomachache. Après avoir mangé ce repas épicé, il a commencé à…
French vocabulary tip: French Days of the Week Vocabulary
Understanding the days of the week in French is important for planning and scheduling activities. The days of the week include “lundi” (Monday), “mardi” (Tuesday), “mercredi” (Wednesday), “jeudi” (Thursday), and…
French grammar tip: Understanding ‘À cause de’ for Negative Causes
‘À cause de’ is used to indicate a cause, often with a negative connotation, similar to ‘because of’. For example, ‘Je suis en retard à cause du trafic’ (I am…
L’info du jour : Albert Camus, Philosopher of the Absurd
Albert Camus is known for his concept of the ‘absurd’, the conflict between human tendencies to seek inherent value and meaning in life and the cold, indifferent universe. His works,…
French video course: Canadian French | The verbs
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French conjugation tip: The Imperfect for Describing Background Events
The Imperfect (Imparfait) is often used to describe background events that set the stage for the main actions in a narrative. For example, “Il pleuvait quand elle est arrivée” (It…
5 sentences with “avoir cours”
Les étudiants ont cours le matin et l’après-midi, avec une pause déjeuner. The students have classes in the morning and afternoon, with a lunch break. En raison de la grève…
French vocabulary tip: French Fruits and Vegetables Vocabulary
Knowing the names of fruits and vegetables in French is useful for grocery shopping and cooking. Key terms include “la pomme” (apple), “la banane” (banana), “la carotte” (carrot), “la tomate”…