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
Noun
335
raison
reason
A cause or justification for an action or belief.
FRA
Noun
528
prix
price
The amount of money that something costs.
FRA
Verb
634
jeter
throw
To propel something through the air by a sudden forward motion of the arm.
FRA
Noun
405
politique
policy
A plan or course of action adopted or pursued by an organization or individual.
Agents
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
French
Luc
Studying French literature
Male
20
Paris, France
Student
Artistic
cycling, reading, photography
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