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David Issokson

French woman walking past a Paris café in sunlight — concept for the French verb passer, featured in a quiz on FrenchLearner.com

Can You Use “Passer” Correctly? Try This French Verb Quiz

The French verb passer can mean “to pass,” “to go by,” “to spend (time),” or even “to succeed.” It’s a highly versatile verb — and one I’ve seen confuse many students!This quiz includes 8 short sentences. Choose the correct form or meaning of passer, then scroll down to check your answers and explanations.

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French Word of the Day graphic featuring “Effectivement” with the English translation “Indeed.”

Effectivement (Indeed)

The French Word of the Day is effectivement, an adverb meaning “indeed,” “actually,” or “in fact.” It’s a super useful word for everyday conversation!

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French Word of the Day: c’est-à-dire — that is to say — Level B (Intermediate)

C’est-à-dire (That is to say)

The French Word of the Day is c’est-à-dire — a phrase meaning “that is to say” or “in other words.” It’s used to clarify or restate something in a simpler way.

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