So, you’re ready to move to France! Will you live and breathe the amazing culture of the City of Love or stroll on the sandy wonders of the Côte-d’Azur? Maybe you prefer the lush countryside of the Alsace region and long to taste the elixir of its world-famous vineyards. Or waking up in Annecy with the smell of wildflowers and breathtaking views on the Alps mountains? Whatever you seek, there’s a beautiful corner waiting for you in France. But if you want to live there, let’s put it bluntly: You’ll have to make French money! Start with a bonus, and download the Business Words & Phrases PDF for FREE! (Logged-In Member Only) Table of Contents Get Your Paperwork Ready Find the Right Job for You Job-hunting in... Show more

Do you often feel lonely and sad? Do you long for romance and are willing to do whatever it takes to meet that special person? Speaking another language could revolutionize your love life! So, why wait? Learning how to say ‘love’ in French could be just what you need to find it. Or perhaps you were lucky, and have found your French partner already. Fantastic! Yet, a cross-cultural relationship comes with unique challenges. Learning how to speak your lover’s language will greatly improve your communication and enhance the relationship. At FrenchPod101, our team will teach you all the words, quotes and phrases you need to woo your French lover with excellence! Our tutors provide personal assistance, with plenty of extra material available... Show more

We all know the importance of first impressions, but do you know how long it really takes for a person to make a judgement and put you in a mental box from which you might never get out? According to psychologists and communication experts, it's around five seconds, just enough time to walk down the hall and say “Hello” or “Good morning.” Hence, choosing the proper greeting is the best way to make you sound fun and engaging to your friends, or professional and trustworthy to your business partners. It’s even more important with French, as we can be pretty intense about manners and social "etiquette.” No wonder, we even invented the word. So, if you want to learn how to say hello in French as naturally as native speakers would and learn... Show more

Table of Contents Definition of the verb 'Monter' Which auxiliary verb to use with the verb 'Monter'? ÊTRE and AVOIR Conjugation in Indicative When it has a Direct Object Complement (DOC), the verb Monter necessarily conjugates with the auxiliary AVOIR. When the subject is a person To talk about a level or a price The verb 'Monter' conjugated 10 French expressions with 'Monter' When 'Monter' is a noun Hi everyone, in this article I share with you How to use the verb Monter. 1. Definition of the Verb Monter 1- Move up Example : Nous montons au sommet de la montagne. ? We climb to the top of the mountain. 2- Increase, grow Example : Le niveau du fleuve a monté. ? The level of the river has... Show more

Learning a new language can be increasingly challenging—especially if you’re learning a language that dates all the way back to the Roman Empire and has multiple variations all over the world. According to About-France.com, French is an official or second language in 55 countries worldwide and almost 300 million people speak French as their native or second language. My childhood friend’s grandfather was the French teacher at my high school, so instead of taking Spanish—which would have been a tad more useful in the United States—I chose French. (Not to mention my birthday is also Bastille Day, some would call it a sign.) I started taking French when I was 14 years old. From there, I took French 1, French 2 and Honors French 3... Show more

Most everyone is familiar with this day, as it is celebrated nearly everywhere the world. Yet, when exactly is April Fools’ Day? And where did April Fools come from? April Fools’ Day is observed on April 1st every year. This day of jokes and pranks is believed to have stemmed from the 16th-century calendar change in France, when New Year’s Day was moved from April 1 to January 1. This action was taken due to the adoption of the Gregorian calendar. However, a few people were resistant to the calendar change, so they continued to observe New Year’s Day on April 1st, rather than the new date. They were referred to as the “April Fools”, and others started playing mocking tricks on them. This custom endured, and is practiced to this day... Show more

Learn a little French everyday with the free French Word of the Day Widget. Check back daily for more vocabulary!papier toilette toilet paper (noun)J'ai acheté deux rouleaux de papier toilette.I bought two rolls of toilet paper.Sois sûr de toujours avoir du papier toilette en plus dans la salle de bain.Make sure you keep extra toilet paper in the bathroom.rouleau de papier toiletteroll of toilet paperOwn a blog or website? Share free language content with your readers with the French Word of the Day with Audio Widget. Click here for instructions on how to embed and customize this free widget!

Learn 4 honest reasons you need French slang words and why they are so vital to truly learning and mastering the language. Teachers may normally cringe at the thought of their students learning French slang words. After all, slang words and phrases are typically defined as being grammatically incorrect. So why would your teacher want you to spend time learning the “wrong way” to speak French? Here are 4 of the top reasons why you should study slang words and expressions when learning French or any new language. Create Your Free Lifetime Account and Start Learning the whole French Language from the Beginning! 1. Native Speakers Use Slang Expressions in Everyday Conversation If you are going to study a foreign... Show more

For French learners: You need to know that, unfortunately, the real world looks a bit different from what you learnt, more confusing and less structured with the use of slang. Here we will tell you why you must study slang, and you will learn 5 of the most used French slangs in everyday life and how to use them properly! And if you didn't start yet and want to learn French, click here to access our Absolute Beginner video course to master French basics in few hours for FREE! Slang is an aspect of language that isn’t usually taught in the classroom but is an important part of becoming proficient in any language. A person learning French might attend daily classes. They might study the grammar and the formalities and might even... Show more

Zombies are coming, and they speak French! Do you have what it takes to survive? No? How lucky you are, we have exactly what you need. Here is the Top 20 Words and Phrases you need to survive this Apocalypse! Click here to listen how to pronounce those phrases! -infection (n) fem infection -peur (n) fem scary -crâne (n) masc skull -tombe (n) fem grave -chair de poule fem goose bumps Click here to access this lesson for free! -apocalypse (n) fem apocalypse -sortir du tombeau rise from the grave -Des zombies! Cours! Zombies! Run! -S'il y avait une attaque de zombies, où iriez-vous? If there was a zombie attack, where would you go? -surnaturel (adj) supernatural -provisions (n)... Show more