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'How are you?' in French

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Language

French

Romance Family

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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

happy

FRA Adjective 563

heureux

happy

Feeling or showing pleasure, contentment, or joy.

air

FRA Noun 454

air

air

The invisible gaseous substance surrounding the earth; the atmosphere.

practice

FRA Noun 561

pratique

practice

The repeated exercise of an activity or skill in order to acquire or maintain proficiency.

term

FRA Noun 605

terme

term

A word or expression used to describe something.

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Claire

Teaching French in Paris

Female

31

Paris, France

Language teacher

Charming

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French

Pierre

Preparing croissants in bakery

Male

38

Paris, France

Chef

Charismatic

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Luc

French

Luc

Studying French literature

Male

20

Paris, France

Student

Artistic

cycling, reading, photography

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