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Il Est Versus C’est: When to Use Each Form

Il Est Versus C’est: When to Use Each Form

Using il est versus c’est is a subtle nuance of French that native speakers use effortlessly but can require conscious effort on non-native French learners’ parts. There are some consistent rules to using these French grammar structures, and we cover some notable exceptions, as well as when using either structure implies different meanings.

French Y and En Pronouns

French Y and En Pronouns

Pronouns ‘y’ and ‘en’ are commonly taught later than direct and indirect object pronouns in French, and they have multiple meanings. They replace something and have different placements in sentences compared to English.

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French Idioms and Common Expressions

French Idioms and Common Expressions

Idioms and other expressions are where direct, literal translations from French to English fail. If you learn some of the most common French expressions, your comprehension of native speakers will increase dramatically.

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