Jouer (to play) Example Sentences

The French present tense, also called the present indicative or le présent de l’indicatif is the most commonly used verb tense. While most of the usages are the same as in English, there are some differences. French Present Tense French present tense usages 1) Present actions and states of being Je travaille. I am working.Je …

Today’s lesson covers the informal French interjection beurk, meaning yuck (yuk), ugh and ew. A French definition is: Marque le dégoût, en particulier en ce qui concerne la nourriture (Mark of disgust, in particular concerning food). beurk yuck!, ugh!, ew! Pronunciation [bœʁk]

Today’s lesson covers the fun verb puer, which means to stink, to be stinky, to smell bad and to reek. Puer comes from putere (to stink) in Latin. puer to stink, to be stinky, to smell bad, to reek Pronunciation [pɥe]

Today’s lesson explores the informal verb frimer, which means “to show off”. Frimer comes from the feminine noun frime (showing off), which in turn comes from Old French frume (appearance, look). frimer to show off Pronunciation [fʀime]

Today’s lesson covers the slang term le gamin (la gamine), which means kid and child. This is an informal word for enfant (child). The exact origin of gamin is unknown. It’s possible that the word originated in the Lorraine region and comes from the Germanic gammel (noisy joy, little rascal). gamin, gamine kid, child Pronunciation …