Comment ça va ?
'How are you?' in French
Photo by Pedro Lastra
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
Determiner
19
ceci
this
A demonstrative pronoun used to refer to a thing or person near the speaker or within the current context
FRA
Noun
204
boîte
case
A container or box used to hold or protect something.
FRA
Verb
1141
boire
drink
To take liquid into the mouth and swallow; to consume a beverage by swallowing.
FRA
Determiner
159
propre
own
Belonging to oneself or itself.
Agents
French
Pierre
Preparing croissants in bakery
Male
38
Paris, France
Chef
Charismatic
wine tasting, cycling, art
French
Claire
Teaching French in Paris
Female
31
Paris, France
Language teacher
Charming
painting, cycling, reading
French
Luc
Studying French literature
Male
20
Paris, France
Student
Artistic
cycling, reading, photography
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