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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- Vocabulary
A1 French Vocabulary: What to Learn First
Discover which A1 French vocabulary to learn first, with essential words, examples, and practical tips for English speakers. Start speaking French from day one.
- Word Pairs
Parler vs Dire: Speak or Say in French?
Learn the difference between parler and dire in French. Clear examples show when to use 'speak' or 'say/tell' with these common confusing verbs.
- False Friends
Actuellement Doesn't Mean Actually
Learn why actuellement is a false friend that does not mean actually in French. Clear explanations, examples, and tips to avoid this common mistake.
- Word Pairs
Voir vs Regarder: How to Choose the Right French Verb
Learn when to use voir (to see) vs regarder (to watch/look at) in French. Understand the passive vs active distinction with clear examples and common mistakes.
- Common Mistakes
Common French Mistakes English Speakers Make
Learn the most common French mistakes English speakers make, from false friends to gender and register. Practical tips to sound more natural from A2 level.
- Method
Spaced Repetition for French Vocabulary
Use spaced repetition for French vocabulary with practical review intervals, honest recall ratings, contextual examples, and a sustainable routine.
- Method
How to Build a Daily French Review Routine That Actually Works
A realistic 15-minute daily French routine built on active recall, spaced review, and shadowing - designed for consistency without burnout.
- Word Pairs
French Words That Look Similar but Mean Different Things
Attendre vs s'attendre à, encore vs toujours, savoir vs connaître: French pairs that look close in English but are used differently, with clear examples.
- Memory
Why You Forget French Words - Even After Studying Them
You studied the word, understood it, and forgot it a week later. Here is why French vocabulary fades, and what passive exposure cannot do for you.
- Word Pairs
Amener vs Emmener: What's the Difference?
Amener leads a person to a place; emmener takes a person along when leaving. The direction rule for people in French, with clear examples and a memory trick.
Short notes on French vocabulary with nuance.
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