Hot French Language & Culture How-Tos


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 '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: Differentiate between "un" and "une" in French
With tips from this video, learn to differentiate between when to use "un" versus "une" 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: Understand & use expressions "dès que.." & "ne...plus"
This video shows how to use the French expressions "das que..." and "ne...plus". The expression "das que..." means "as soon as".”ne..plus" means "no longer". You can use these expressions in sentences. " Je ne veux plus venir" means “I don’t want to come any longer". "Des que je me leve je prends un cafe" means " After I get up in the morning I have a coffee" These are regular sentences people use every day in the French language just as used in the English language.

How To: Say "I had a good time" in perfect French
In this free video language lesson, you'll learn how to say the French words for "I had a good time": "J'ai passé un bon moment." 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: 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: 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: Say the parts of the head in French
Learn how to say the names of the parts of the head in French

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: Pronounce "gu" and "gn" in French
Watch to learn how to pronounce French words with "gu" and "gn" in them.

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: Count from 50 to 60 in French
Watch to learn how to say the numbers from fifty to sixty in French. cinquante - fifty

How To: Count from 40 to 50 in French
Watch to learn how to say the numbers from forty to fifty in French. quarante - forty

How To: Say the names of gardening tools in French
Watch to learn how to say the names of gardening tools, like a watering can and a spade, in French. For intermediate French speakers--no English translation.

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 "I am full" in French after a big meal
Got relatives coming over for Thanksgiving? While entertaining - and sometimes trying not to strangle - loved ones is hard enough on Turkey Day, when those relatives only speak a foreign language, things get plain awkward.

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: Say the names of sports equipment in French
Learn how to say the names of sports equipment in French

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: Ask how a person is doing in perfect French
In this free video language lesson, you'll learn how to ask how a person's feeling in French: "Comment allez-vous?" 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 someone if they speak English in French
In this free video language lesson, you'll learn how to ask someone if they speak english: "Parlez-vous anglais?" or "Est-ce que vous parlez anglais?" 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 names of animals in French
Learn the names of many different animals in French. Part 1 of 9 - How to Say the names of animals in French.

How To: Make the French gesture for "shh"
Learn the French hand gesture for "shh" ("chut").

How To: Make the French gesture for "I wash my hands of it"
Learn the French hand gesture for "I was my hands of it" ("je m'en lave les mains").

How To: Identify the parts of a cat in French
Learn how to identify the parts of a cat in French

How To: Say the names of the parts of a hand in French
Learn how to say the names of the parts of a hand in French

How To: Say geometric shapes in French
Learn how to say geometric shapes in French Part 1 of 2 - How to Say geometric shapes in French.

How To: Pronounce the names of kitchen appliances
Learn how to pronounce the names of kitchen appliances in French

How To: Conjugate "falloir" in French in the present tense
Learn how to conjugate the French verb "falloir" (to be necessary) in the present tense.

How To: Pronounce the letter "k" in French
Watch to learn how to pronounce letter "k" in French in words that have hard "k"-sounds.

How To: Pronounce "in" and "im" in French
Watch to learn how to pronounce French words with "in" and "im" in them.

How To: Pronounce the letter "g" in French
Watch to learn how to pronounce the letter "g" in different ways in French.

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: 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: Count to 20 in French
Watch to learn how to say the numbers from one to twenty in French. un - one

How To: Count from one to ten in perfect French
In this free video language lesson, you'll learn how to count from one to ten in French: "un, deux, trois, quatre, cinq, six, sept, neuf, dix"! 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 1 to 100 in perfect French
In this free video language lesson, you'll learn how to count from one to one hundred in perfect French" 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 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."