French Grammar

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French grammar explained for learners who need it to work — in writing exams, formal emails, and everyday communication. Every article focuses on the rules that appear most often in TCF, DELF, and DALF tasks, with examples you can apply to your own writing immediately.

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  French -ER, -IR, and -RE Verbs: Complete Conjugation Guide for Beginners

  French verbs are grouped by their infinitive ending: -ER, -IR, or -RE. Learn the present-tense pattern for each group and you can produce thousands of French verb forms correctly.

  Jul 20, 2026 · 5 min read · 401 reads Read
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  The French Subjunctive Explained: When You Actually Need It (DELF B2 / DALF C1)

  The French subjunctive is governed by a single principle: specific trigger phrases require it automatically. Learn those triggers and the key irregular forms for DELF B2 and DALF C1.

  Jul 18, 2026 · 5 min read · 228 reads Read
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  C'est vs Il Est: The One Rule French Learners Always Get Wrong

  C'est and il est follow one simple rule: c'est precedes a noun with an article; il est precedes an adjective or a bare noun. Here is how to apply it every time.

  Jul 16, 2026 · 5 min read · 258 reads Read
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  How to Conjugate Être and Avoir (And Why Every French Tense Depends on Them)

  Être and avoir are the two most important French verbs. They form every compound tense in the language and appear in dozens of fixed expressions. Here is everything you need to know.

  Jul 10, 2026 · 5 min read · 279 reads Read
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  Passé Composé vs Imparfait: How to Choose Every Time

  Passé composé and imparfait are both French past tenses, but they do completely different jobs. Once you understand that single distinction, 90% of the choices become automatic.

  Jun 21, 2026 · 5 min read · 202 reads Read
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  5 Common French Writing Mistakes (And How to Fix Them)

  Five predictable errors appear in most French writing at B1–C1 level. Once you recognise the pattern in your own writing, each one becomes straightforward to fix.

  Jun 18, 2026 · 6 min read · 258 reads Read