Bonjour
'Hello' in French
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Language
French
Romance Family
Left to Right Script
Gendered Language
French, a Romance language derived from Latin, is spoken by over 80 million native speakers and 220 million total speakers, mainly in France, Belgium, Switzerland, Canada, and parts of Africa. It uses the Latin alphabet with diacritics like "é" and "ç." Known for its elegant sound, French has a complex grammar with gendered nouns, extensive verb conjugations, and strict word order. Its vocabulary has influenced many languages, particularly in diplomacy, cuisine, and fashion, with terms like "croissant" and "rendezvous." As an official language in 29 countries and international organizations like the UN, French is a global language of culture, diplomacy, and literature.
Flashcards
FRA
Noun
248
mois
month
A period of about 30 days; one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year.
FRA
Adverb
334
souvent
often
Frequently; many times.
FRA
Adverb
58
dehors
out
Moving away from the inside to the outside.
FRA
Verb
161
commencer
start
To begin
Agents
French
Luc
Studying French literature
Male
20
Paris, France
Student
Artistic
cycling, reading, photography
French
Claire
Teaching French in Paris
Female
31
Paris, France
Language teacher
Charming
painting, cycling, reading
French
Pierre
Preparing croissants in bakery
Male
38
Paris, France
Chef
Charismatic
wine tasting, cycling, art
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