Learn French expressions and speak French like a native. FrenchLearner teacher David Issokson explains common idioms so you can start using them today!
Level A1-A2 (Beginner, Upper Beginner) Lesson written by French teacher David Issokson for students who want to learn French online, with native audio by Marie Assel Cambier, a voice artist from France. The French Word of the Day is c’est bon, a common expression that translates literally to “it’s good.” I chose c’est bon because …
Level B1 (Lower intermediate) Lesson written by French teacher David Issokson for students who want to learn French online, with native audio by Marie Assel Cambier, a voice artist from France. The French Word of the Day is à vrai dire, meaning “to tell the truth” or “actually.” This is one of those useful little …
Level A2 (Upper Beginner) Lesson written by French teacher David Issokson for students who want to learn French online, with native audio by Marie Assel Cambier, a voice artist from France. The French Word of the Day is à partir de, an expression meaning “starting from” or “as of.” This is an extremely useful expression …
The French Word of the Day is “n’empêche que,” meaning “still,” “nevertheless,” or “even so.” Learn how the French use it to soften disagreement, introduce a contrasting point, and say that something is true despite what was just said — with clear examples and native audio.
Avoir beau is a common yet tricky C1-level French expression that means “to try something in vain” or “no matter how much one tries.” This lesson explains the grammar rules and provides clear examples with native French audio.
