This comprehensive French grammar curriculum was developed by David Issokson, a graduate of McGill University and professional French teacher since 2014. Grounded in a structured, pedagogical approach, these lessons are designed to transition students from foundational basics to advanced C1-level fluency through clear, expert-led instruction.
This comprehensive French grammar guide organizes all essential language principles into a structured academic curriculum, moving logically from beginner foundations to advanced sentence structures. Designed to bridge the gap between theory and real-world fluency, this roadmap follows the CEFR framework (A1–C1), covering the core grammar essential for daily conversation and professional DELF/DALF exams.
Whether you are mastering your first verb conjugations or navigating the nuances of the subjunctive, these lessons provide the pedagogical rigor and clarity required for true mastery.
Beginner Grammar (A1–A2)
Foundations
- Gender of Nouns
- Definite & Indefinite Articles
- Subject Pronouns
- French Pronoun On
- Tu vs Vous — You in French
- C’est vs Il Est
- Sentence Structure
- French Negation – How To Form Negative Sentences
- Asking Questions
- What in French
- Telling Time in French
Present Tense & Core Verbs
- French Present Tense
- Regular French Verbs — ER, IR & RE Conjugations
- Regular ER Verbs in French
- Regular IR Verbs in French
- Regular RE Verbs in French
- 100 Most Common French Verbs
- Top 10 French Verbs
- French Irregular Verbs
- French Infinitive Mood
- Imperative Mood
- French Reflexive Verbs
Intermediate Grammar (B1–B2)
Past Tenses
- Passé Composé
- Être verbs in the Passé Composé
- French Imperfect Tense
- Pluperfect Tense – Le plus-que-parfait
- Recent Past (venir de)
Future & Conditional Forms
- French Future Tense
- French Future Perfect Tense
- French Conditional Tense
- French Conditional Perfect
- Conditional Perfect Second Form
Pronouns
- Object Pronouns
- Relative Pronouns
- Stressed Pronouns
- Interrogative Pronouns Qui & Que
- Interrogative Adjectives & Pronouns
- French Demonstrative Adjectives & Pronouns
- Possessive Adjectives & Pronouns
Prepositions & Verb Patterns
- French Prepositions
- Preposition De
- Preposition À
- En vs. Dans
- Geographical Prepositions
- French Verbs Followed By De
- French Verbs Followed By À
- Verbs Not Followed By a Preposition
Modifiers & Comparisons
Advanced Grammar (B2–C1)
Subjunctive & Advanced Moods
- French Subjunctive Mood
- French Subjunctive Sentences
- French Past Subjunctive
- French Pluperfect Subjunctive
- French Imperfect Subjunctive
Literary & Formal Tenses
Advanced Sentence Structures
- French Passive Voice
- Direct vs. Indirect Speech
- Expression of Cause
- 4 Ways To Say ING in French
- N’importe Expressions
- Quelque + Indefinite Expressions
- Savoir vs Connaître
Grammar Strategy & Study Resources
- 7 French Tenses (and Moods) You Must Master to Speak Fluently
- 6 Tips For How To Master French Verb Conjugations
- Best French Grammar Books
- 16 Best Books For Learning French
