Writing
Word counts, structure, connectors and accents — the practical mechanics of writing French well.
Word Counter & Writing Editor
Check your word count against exam minimums, then write your draft with the accent toolbar and auto-save.
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Writing TipsHow to Look Up French Verb Conjugations Online: A Practical Guide
Looking up a French verb conjugation should take seconds. Here is how to get the most out of every lookup — which tenses to prioritise, what to notice, and how to turn each search into lasting memory.
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Writing TipsHow to Count Words in French: What Counts as a Word (And What Doesn't)
In French exams, the word-count minimum is strict. Learn exactly what examiners count — contractions, hyphens, formulas — and how to estimate your total accurately in real time.
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Writing TipsHow to Practise French Writing Online Without a Teacher or Subscription
You do not need a teacher or subscription to improve your French writing. A consistent daily method, the right reference tools, and accurate word-count feedback are all you need.
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Writing TipsFrench Accent Marks: Complete Guide to É, È, Ê, À, Ç, Œ, and Ù
French has four accent marks and one ligature, each with a specific job. Some change pronunciation, some change meaning, and some are historical. Here is what each one does.
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Writing TipsHow to Structure a French Argumentative Essay (TCF, DELF, DALF Format)
A French argumentative essay follows a three-part structure that applies at every exam level — TCF, DELF B1, DELF B2, and DALF C1. Memorise the plan once and it scales with length.
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Writing TipsHow to Write a French Formal Email: Opening Lines, Format, and Common Mistakes
A French formal email follows specific conventions: a mandatory subject line, a formal opening, a direct body, and a fixed closing formula. Here is everything you need to write one correctly.
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Writing Tips40 French Transition Phrases and Connectors for Exam Writing
Forty French connectors and transition phrases organised by function — addition, contrast, cause, result, illustration, and conclusion — ready to use in any TCF, DELF, or DALF writing task.
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Writing TipsHow to Improve Your French Writing Skills: A Practical Method
The learners who improve their French writing fastest practise with purpose — not just with volume. Here is a structured daily method and the tools that make it work.
