Hot French Language & Culture How-Tos
How To: Say 'what is your name' and 'my name is' in French
Meeting new people can be hard for some people, especially if they're using a different language, like French. This video will teach you how to say "what is your name" and "my name is" in French. To ask someone their name, a stranger or someone older than you, ask, "Comment vous appelez-vous?". When asking someone your own age, it's "Comment tu t'appelles?" To answer, say "Je m'appelle" + Your Name. Example: "Je m'appelle David."
How To: Say "nice to meet you" in French ("enchanté")
In this free video language lesson, you'll learn how to say the French word for "pleased to meet you": "enchanté" or, for women, "enchantée." While French isn't necessarily a very difficult language for an English-speaker to learn, many stumble when it comes to pronunciation. Fortunately, the Internet is awash in clips like this one, which make learning both vocabulary and proper pronunciation a very easy task.
How To: Talk about what you did during your vacation in French
Talk about what you did during your vacation in French (especially if you are going to, or have gone to, France, n'est pas?)
How To: Talk about moving house in French
Learn how to talk about moving house in French
How To: Say numbers 60 through 70 in French
Learn how to say and spell the numbers 60 through 70 in French
How To: Say 'I', 'you', 'he', 'she', 'we', & 'they' in French
In this French lesson, you'll learn the basic French pronouns. In the French language, pronouns like "I" and "she" are already familiar around the world, but others like "us" or "them" are unknown. Learn all of the following words in French"
How To: Say the names of kitchen items in French
Watch to learn how to say the names of things you use in the kitchen, like plates, colanders, and the stove, in French.
How To: Count to 20 in French
Watch to learn how to say the numbers from one to twenty in French. un - one
How To: Say 'My Name Is' in Perfect French ('Je M'appelle')
Pronunciation is key to learning any new language. Before diving into the vocabulary and basic phrases, a good approach is to listen and try and get your aural perception honed in. A new word or phrase, like "je m'appelle" in French, is awesome to learn, but it's important to learn it correctly: that starts and ends with pronunciation.
How To: Count to 10 in French
Watch to learn how to say the numbers from 1 to 10 in French. un - one
How To: Count from 10 to 100 in French
Watch to learn how to count by tens from 10 to 100 in French. dix - ten
How To: Say "I don't speak French" in perfect French
In this free video language lesson, you'll learn how to say the French words for "I don't speak French": "Je ne parle pas français." While French isn't necessarily a very difficult language for an English-speaker to learn, many stumble when it comes to pronunciation. Fortunately, the Internet is awash in clips like this one, which make learning both vocabulary and proper pronunciation a very easy task.
How To: Count from 30 to 40 in French
Watch to learn how to say the numbers from thirty to forty in French. trente - thirty
How To: Pronounce "en," "an," "eau," and "au" in French
Watch to learn how to pronounce French words with the vowel combinations "en," "an", "eau," and "au" in them.
How To: Toast and say "to your health" in French
It's hard enough to get through the holidays without strangling your relatives. It's even harder when you and your family don't speak the same language. Get through at least the beginning of your Thanksgiving dinner by checking out this video.
How To: Say "good night" in perfect French ("bonne nuit")
In this free video language lesson, you'll learn how to say the French words for "good night": "bonne nuit." While French isn't necessarily a very difficult language for an English-speaker to learn, many stumble when it comes to pronunciation. Fortunately, the Internet is awash in clips like this one, which make learning both vocabulary and proper pronunciation a very easy task.
How To: Make a toast in French ("à votre santé")
In this free video language lesson, you'll learn how to say the French words for "to your health": "à votre santé." While French isn't necessarily a very difficult language for an English-speaker to learn, many stumble when it comes to pronunciation. Fortunately, the Internet is awash in clips like this one, which make learning both vocabulary and proper pronunciation a very easy task.
How To: Say "please" in French ("s'il vous plaît")
In this free video language lesson, you'll learn how to say the French words for "please": "s'il vous plaît"—literally "if it pleases you." While French isn't necessarily a very difficult language for an English-speaker to learn, many stumble when it comes to pronunciation. Fortunately, the Internet is awash in clips like this one, which make learning both vocabulary and proper pronunciation a very easy task.
How To: Say "that's delicious" in French ("c'est délicieux")
In this free video language lesson, you'll learn how to say the French words for "delicious": "délicieux." While French isn't necessarily a very difficult language for an English-speaker to learn, many stumble when it comes to pronunciation. Fortunately, the Internet is awash in clips like this one, which make learning both vocabulary and proper pronunciation a very easy task.
How To: Pronounce the letter "e" in French
Watch to learn how to pronounce the letter "e" in French based on accents and position in the word.
How To: Identify the parts of the bathroom in French
Learn how to identify the parts of the bathroom in French Part 1 of 3 - How to Identify the parts of the bathroom in French.
How To: Say excuse me in French ("excusez-moi")
In this free video language lesson, you'll learn how to say the French words for "excuse me": "excusez-moi." While French isn't necessarily a very difficult language for an English-speaker to learn, many stumble when it comes to pronunciation. Fortunately, the Internet is awash in clips like this one, which make learning both vocabulary and proper pronunciation a very easy task.
How To: Ask how much something costs in perfect French
In this free video language lesson, you'll learn how to ask the price of something in French: "C'est combien?" While French isn't necessarily a very difficult language for an English-speaker to learn, many stumble when it comes to pronunciation. Fortunately, the Internet is awash in clips like this one, which make learning both vocabulary and proper pronunciation a very easy task.
How To: Pronounce "in" and "im" in French
Watch to learn how to pronounce French words with "in" and "im" in them.
How To: Count from 20 to 30 in French
Watch to learn how to say the numbers from twenty to thirty in French. vingt - twenty
How To: Pronounce the letter "m" in French
Learn how to pronounce the letter "m" in different ways in French
How To: Say the phrase "I'm thirsty" in French
It's hard enough to get through the holidays without strangling your relatives. It's even harder when you don't speak the same language. If you have family that only speaks French, check out this video to learn how to say "I'm thirsty."
How To: Say numbers 80 through 90 in French
Learn how to spell and say the numbers 80 through 90 in French
How To: Pronounce "ill" and "ille" in French
Watch to learn how to pronounce French words with "ill" and "ille" in them.
How To: Pronounce "gn" and "ni" in French
Watch to learn how to pronounce French words with "gn" and "ni" in them.
How To: Say the names of kitchen appliances in French
Watch to learn how to say the names of kitchen appliances, like a coffee maker and a hot plate, in French. For intermediate French speakers--no English translation.
How To: Count from 90 to 100 in French
Watch to learn how to say the numbers from ninety to one hundred in French. quatre-vingt-dix - ninety
How To: Pronounce "ss" in French
Watch to learn how to pronounce French words with and "ss" sound in them.
How To: Say the names of weapons in French
Watch to learn how to say the names of some weapons, like a machete and a grenade, in French. une balle - bullet
How To: Say the names of breads in French
Watch to learn how to say the names of different kinds of breads and pastries, like croissants and cinnamon rolls, in French. For intermediate French speakers--no English translation.
How To: Say the names of school things in French
Watch to learn how to say the names of things that have to do with school, like books, paper airplanes, and soccer balls, in French.
How To: Say "I don't understand" in perfect French
In this free video language lesson, you'll learn how to say the French words for "I don't understand": "Je ne comprends pas." While French isn't necessarily a very difficult language for an English-speaker to learn, many stumble when it comes to pronunciation. Fortunately, the Internet is awash in clips like this one, which make learning both vocabulary and proper pronunciation a very easy task.
How To: Say the days of the week in French
Learn Languages shows us how to say the days of the week in French, and then ask what day it is. Starting with Monday, the presenter familiarizes us with the French names lundi, mardi, mercredi, jeudi, vendredi, samedi, and dimanche. He also points out that it is important to not capitalize these words. We start slowly, then pick up the pace and say them in sequence more quickly. The presenter follows this up with a short quiz, to make sure we remember the names. We are then presented with a ...
How To: Count from 70 to 80 in French
Watch to learn how to say the numbers from seventy to eighty in French. soixante-dix - seventy
How To: Say the phrase "I'm hungry" in French
Are your relatives coming over for Thanksgiving? It's probably hard enough entertaining the adults with conversation while trying to keep the kids from drawing on your walls, and probably even harder when some of your relatives only speak a foreign language that you don't speak.
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