Sample French Questions
Q1: What is the French word for "house"?
A. maison ✓
B. école
C. rue
D. jardin
Q2: How do you say "I am hungry" in French?
A. Je suis faim
B. J'ai faim ✓
C. Je mange
D. J'ai soif
Q3: Which is the correct past tense (passé composé) of "aller" (to go) for "je"?
A. j'ai allé
B. je suis allé(e) ✓
C. j'allais
D. j'irai
📖 Study Tips for French
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Focus on the most common 1,000 French words first — they cover about 85% of everyday speech and reading.
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Master gender (masculine/feminine) for nouns from the start — it affects articles, adjective agreement, and past participle agreement.
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Practice the subjunctive mood in set phrases first (il faut que, je veux que, bien que) before learning all its rules abstractly.
4
Listen to native French audio daily — French pronunciation patterns (nasal vowels, liaison, elision) are best acquired through repeated exposure.
❓ French FAQ
What is the difference between "tu" and "vous" in French?
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"Tu" is the informal singular "you," used with friends, family, children, and peers. "Vous" is both the formal singular "you" (used with strangers, elders, professionals) and the plural "you" for any group. Using "tu" informally with someone who expects "vous" (tutoyer) can be considered impolite.
What is a French liaison and when does it occur?
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A liaison is the pronunciation of a normally silent final consonant when the next word begins with a vowel or silent H. For example, "les enfants" is pronounced "lay-zon-fahn" (the S is voiced as Z). Liaisons are obligatory in some contexts and forbidden in others.
How many countries have French as an official language?
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French is an official language in 29 countries across five continents, making it the second most widespread official language in the world. These include France, Belgium, Switzerland, Canada, and numerous African nations.
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