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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- Vocabulary
B2 French Vocabulary: Nuance and Range
Understand the vocabulary depth expected at B2 French: nuance, register, and precision. Learn what separates B2 from B1 and how to reach it.
- For Beginners
The Gender of French Nouns: Practical Tips
Learn practical tips for the gender of French nouns. Understand masculine vs feminine patterns, common mistakes, and memory tricks that work for A1 learners.
- Expressions
French Filler Words and Connectors
Learn French filler words and connectors with clear French examples, English glosses, common mistakes, and practical review tips for steady progress.
- Intermediate
Nuance in French Synonyms
Learn to distinguish French synonyms nuance through register, intensity, and context. Concrete examples and common mistakes for B2 learners.
- Pronunciation
French Liaison: When Sounds Connect
Learn French liaison rules to understand when silent consonants connect in speech. Master mandatory, forbidden, and optional liaisons with clear examples.
- For Beginners
Essential French Verbs for Beginners
Learn the essential French verbs for beginners with examples. Master être, avoir, aller, faire and more. Start speaking French today.
- Words & Phrases
How to Say "A Seal Pushed Me" in French (Yes, It Sounds Like That)
A seal pushed me in French is "un phoque m'a poussé" - and phoque is pronounced /fok/. Here's the viral joke, the real grammar, and more French words that sound rude.
- Word Differences
Active vs Passive French Vocabulary: The Split
Active French vocabulary is what you can produce; passive is what you recognise. Learn how the split works and how to move words across it.
- False Friends
Actuel vs Actual: French False Friend
French actuel means current, not actual. Learn when to use actuel, réel, véritable, and en fait through natural contrastive examples.
Short notes on French vocabulary with nuance.
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