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.

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FRA Noun 561

pratique

practice

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

FRA Adverb 118

en bas

down

Toward or at a lower place or level.

FRA Verb 211

écrire

write

To form letters, words, or other symbols on a surface (as by writing with a pen, pencil, or keyboard) in order to communicate; to compose and record text.