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.
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- Greetings
How to Say No in French Without Sounding Rude
No in French is non /noh(n)/ - but polite refusals need more. Learn non merci, the dinner-table no, firm no's, and the softeners French people use.
- Words & Phrases
How to Say Of Course in French: Bien Sûr and Beyond
Of course in French is bien sûr - with évidemment, bien entendu and tout à fait as formal or emphatic alternatives. When to use each.
- Greetings
How to Say Please in French (S'il Vous Plaît, Explained)
Please in French is s'il vous plaît (formal) or s'il te plaît (informal) - literally "if it pleases you." Learn the spelling, svp/stp, and polite requests.
- Words & Phrases
How to Say Seal in French: Phoque, and Every Other Kind of Seal
Seal in French is phoque, pronounced /fok/ - yes, really. Learn the pronunciation, phoque vs otarie, and the other French words for every kind of "seal."
- Slang & Expressions
How to Say Shut Up in French - From Chut to Ta Gueule
Shut up in French ranges from chut (shh) to tais-toi (be quiet) to the very rude ta gueule. Learn the severity scale so you never cross the line by accident.
- Greetings
How to Say Sorry in French: Désolé, Excusez-Moi and Pardon
Sorry in French depends on the job: excusez-moi to get attention, désolé(e) for a real apology, pardon for both. Learn which fits, with pronunciation.
- Greetings
How to Say Thank You in French - and How to Answer It
Thank you in French is merci - but French has a whole ladder: merci beaucoup, merci infiniment, je vous remercie. Learn each level and how to reply.
- Thematic Vocabulary
Water, Coffee and Drinks in French (Order Like a Local)
Water in French is l'eau - but ask for plate or gazeuse. Un café means espresso by default. Full drinks vocabulary and a ready-to-use café ordering script.
- Words & Phrases
How to Say Welcome in French: Bienvenue (and What It Isn't)
Welcome in French is bienvenue - for greeting someone to a place, not replying to thanks. Learn the agreement rule and welcome-home phrases.
- Words & Phrases
How to Say "What" in French: Quoi, Que and the Sneaky Comment
"What" in French splits three ways: quoi standalone, que mid-sentence, and comment when asking someone to repeat. Here's exactly when to use each.
Short notes on French vocabulary with nuance.
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