In French, you will regularly encounter the subjunctive. This can be challenging, as we do not really have this verb form in English in the same way. The subjunctive is used in a compound sentence: there is a main clause and a subordinate clause, which starts with the word ‘que’. In the main clause, you […]
There is always something to do in France. This time, we are highlighting an event for which you might want to plan a visit to Paris: les parcours lumineux. If you are in Paris in December, you already know that you can marvel at the Christmas decorations. For instance, the lights along the Avenue des […]
In French, there are two verb forms for the future tense: le futur proche and le futur simple. If something is happening soon in the future, with or without a time indication, or in the more distant future with a time indication, you use the futur proche. This is formed using the verb aller (to […]
Even if you are not particularly fond of second-hand items, a visit to the Marché des puces de Saint-Ouen is highly recommended. Did you know that the market has officially existed since 1885? Saint-Ouen is located just outside the Périphérique, and therefore just outside Paris. It is no coincidence that a flea market emerged there. […]
The word coup means a blow, or an unexpected movement. In French, you encounter this word frequently in various expressions. Are you already familiar with these expressions using the word coup? Discover their meanings and expand your French vocabulary. Love at first sight? In French, that is called a coup de foudre. >> Literally: a […]
In French, the word “affaire” has a different meaning than in Dutch. In French, the word is translated as “case” or “matter,” in the sense of an event, an issue, or a business. There are also several idioms using this word. Are you already familiar with these expressions using the word affaire? Discover their meanings […]
Where cars were once manufactured, you will now find lush greenery and a grand view of Paris: Parc André Citroën. It is located directly on the banks of the Seine. Spanning no less than 14 hectares, this park stands on the site where the Citroën car factory was located at the beginning of the last […]
There is always something to do in France. This time, we are highlighting an event that also takes place in the Netherlands, but in France, they truly go all out: the Journ ées du Patrimoine. In the Netherlands, we are of course familiar with the European Heritage Days. In France, the concept of heritage is […]
This year, the Olympic and Paralympic Games are impossible to miss. From July 24, Paris will be immersed in sport. Did you know that exactly 100 years ago, Paris was also the host city of the Games? Work is currently underway at the sporting venues. For instance, temporary stands are being set up at the […]
If you form a sentence with ‘would’ in English, you will likely need a specific verb form in French: le conditionnel. In French, the conditionnel is used to express a wish, doubt, a suggestion, or a possibility. Time for some example sentences! I would like to have more free time.>> J’aimerais avoir plus de temps […]
