French Vocabulary Magazine
Notes on register, verlan, memory, listening, and the words that change meaning with context - from formal vs informal French to spaced repetition and Shadowing.
Formal vs Informal French: How to Choose the Right Word
Learn how French register changes the meaning, tone, and naturalness of a word, from formal French to everyday speech.
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- Intermediate
Expanding French Vocabulary With Word Families
French word families help you expand vocabulary through roots, prefixes, suffixes, and real examples. Includes common mistakes and a practice routine.
- For Teachers
French Vocabulary Assessment Ideas for Teachers
Practical French vocabulary assessment ideas for teachers of B1 learners, with low-prep tasks, rubrics, and example sentences in French and English.
- Pronunciation
É, È, Ê: How French E Accents Sound
Learn how French e accents pronunciation works: é uses a closed e sound, while è and ê both use an open e sound. Clear examples included.
- Word Pairs
Manquer à vs Manquer de: The Verb That Trips Learners
Learn manquer à vs manquer de with clear French examples, English glosses, common mistakes, and practical review tips for steady progress.
- Method
French Vocabulary: In Context vs Word Lists
Discover why learning French vocabulary in context beats word lists at the B1 level. See examples, avoid common mistakes, and use a simple practice method.
- False Friends
Demander Means to Ask, Not to Demand
Demander is a classic French false friend: it means to ask, not to demand. Learn the difference, common mistakes, and how to avoid this confusion.
- Expressions
Politeness in French: The Right Expressions
Learn the French politeness expressions that signal formality and register. Master bonjour, merci, s'il vous plaît, and more with clear A2 examples.
- Intermediate
French Formal Email Vocabulary and Formulas
Master French formal email vocabulary. Learn correct formulas for openings, closings, and polite requests with examples and common mistakes to avoid.
- Pronunciation
French U vs OU: Two Sounds English Lacks
Learn French u vs ou sound with clear French examples, English glosses, common mistakes, and practical review tips for steady progress.
Short notes on French vocabulary with nuance.
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