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Listening: Americans in Paris

Tourism in France took a major hit in 2003, but times are changing once again. Learn about Americans in Paris - what they like to do, and what Paris is doing for them - in this two-part listening comprehension exercise from Champs-Élysées audiomagazine.
Friday January 19, 2007 | permalink | comments (0)

Verb of the week: naître

Learn simple verb conjugations, see similarly conjugated verbs (if any), and learn more with links to related lessons for this common French verb.
French verb conjugator
 
régie 
Le Mot du jour de vendredi.
Friday January 19, 2007 | permalink | comments (0)

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All About Devoir

The French verb devoir has a number of different meanings related to concepts like obligation and probability. Learn about the different uses and meanings of this common French verb.
Thursday January 18, 2007 | permalink | comments (0)

Quiz of the week: Francophone Literature

How much do you know about francophone literature?
 
rêvasser 
Le Mot du jour de jeudi.
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Thursday January 18, 2007 | permalink | comments (0)

Today in Francophone History

Learn about today's famous francophone birthdays, holidays and celebrations, and other milestones.
Wednesday January 17, 2007 | permalink | comments (0)

Term of the week: intransitive verb / verbe intransitif

Learn a different term from my French grammar and pronunciation glossary every week. Each page includes a definition, examples, related terms, and links to further information.
French Grammar and Pronunciation Glossary
 
retors 
Le Mot du jour de mercredi.

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Wednesday January 17, 2007 | permalink | comments (0)

Stem-changing verbs in all tenses

French stem-changing verbs have stem changes in more than just the present tense. Here is a summary of the stem changes that occur in each French tense and mood.
Tuesday January 16, 2007 | permalink | comments (0)

Gesture of the week: Ras-le-bol

Are you familiar with this common French gesture? Visit this page to learn what it means as well as how and when to use it.
More French Gestures
 
ranger 
Le Mot du jour de mardi.
Tuesday January 16, 2007 | permalink | comments (0)

Expressions with Chat

The French word chat refers to a cat or the game of tag, and is also used in various idiomatic expressions as well as three proverbs. Learn how to call a spade a spade, let sleeping dogs lie, give up, and more with this list of expressions with chat.
Monday January 15, 2007 | permalink | comments (0)

Tip of the week: Daily French

The best way to maintain and improve the French you've learned is with daily practice. This site offers several ways to practice French every day.
 
redoubler 
Le Mot du jour de lundi.
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Monday January 15, 2007 | permalink | comments (0)

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