When learning French, one of the essential skills is knowing how to express agreement or disagreement with positive and negative statements. In this episode of The Coffee Break French Show, we’ll dive into the nuances of using moi si, pas moi / moi non, moi non plus and moi aussi in French. Understanding these expressions will

Superlatives in French are essential for expressing the highest or lowest degree of a quality. Whether you are comparing adjectives, adverbs, verbs, or nouns, understanding the rules and exceptions will considerably help you sound more natural. In this episode of The Coffee Break French Show, Max and Pierre-Benoît take a closer look into the world

Liaisons in French are essential for fluent and natural speech. However, some liaisons are forbidden and sound particularly unnatural to native speakers. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at French liaison rules – in particular, identifying when liaisons should not be made. What is a liaison? The word “liaison” refers to the linking

Liaisons in French, the linking of the final consonant of one word to the initial vowel of the next, play a key role in fluent and natural-sounding speech. However, it can be a tricky concept to master for learners, and one of the questions we are frequently asked by our Coffee Break French community is:

Using capital letters in French correctly is essential for writing accurately. While there are similarities between English and French when it comes to capitalisation rules, there are also key differences that every French learner should be aware of. In this article, we’ll guide you through the rules of using capital letters in French, ensuring that

Are you ready to learn how to choose between the imparfait and the passé composé in French? These two tenses are essential for telling stories in the past, but it can sometimes be tricky to decide which one to use. In this article, we will help you identify what triggers the use of each tense

The agreement of past participles in French is a key aspect of the perfect tense (or le passé composé). It’s a big topic for French learners and can seem confusing at times, which is why we’ve chosen it as the topic of our latest episode of The Coffee Break French Show. The Coffee Break French

Saying “to play” in French initially seems straightforward: jouer. However, do you know the difference between jouer à and jouer de? We receive many questions from our Coffee Break community about French verbs with prepositions, such as jouer, as these can be challenging to get to grips with as a French learner. The tricky part

As French learners, you have probably come across many words in French that may be short, but which can be tricky to get your head around. This is because there are many French contractions – words that are the combined form of two words. Today we’re going to focus on some of the most common

You’ve probably come across the word on in French many times. It’s a very versatile word, but this means that it can be challenging to fully understand its meaning at times. In fact, a regular question we receive from our Coffee Break community of language learners is: what does on mean in French? The Coffee

À cause de and grâce à are easy to get mixed up. This is because, depending on the context, both phrases can be translated as “because of” in English. However, while both phrases link a cause to a consequence, they paint distinct pictures of the outcome! We’re going to explore the subtleties of these phrases, unravelling

As a French learner, deciding which preposition to use with locations, such as cities and countries, can be frustrating. Getting to grips with why we make these choices will help us make the correct decision. The Coffee Break French Show is a podcast series of bite-sized, friendly conversations, in which we demystify tricky French language

Knowing when to use qui and when to use que is a tricky topic for many French learners. In this article we’re going to practise qui and que to help you know when to use each of them. The Coffee Break French Show is a podcast series of bite-sized, friendly conversations, in which we demystify tricky French language topics. In the latest episode,

Do you know the difference between qui and que? Both qui and que are relative pronouns – designed to replace a noun in a sentence – yet, each has its distinct role. When to use qui and when to use que is one of the questions we get asked the most by our Coffee Break French community. So, let’s explore both

French pronunciation can be a challenge, but understanding the rules regarding certain vowels and consonant combinations can make all the difference in your language-learning journey. In this article, we’ll focus on one very common letter than can have different pronunciations, depending on accents and the letters that follow – the letter e.  The Coffee Break

Why does French have two words for “day”? The distinction between jour and journée can be confusing for French learners and can seem subtle, but we’re going to look at the nuances of each word to help you know when to translate “day” as jour and when it should be journée. The Coffee Break French

Which French expressions do you know that use the verb avoir? There are many to choose from! While avoir translates into English as “to have”, its use goes beyond possession and ownership, extending to sensations, emotions and age. The Coffee Break French Show is a podcast series of bite-sized, friendly conversations in which we demystify

Learning a new language comes with its own set of interesting challenges, and for learners of French, one of these challenges is knowing when to use the informal tu and when to use the formal vous, especially if your native language is one which only has one word for “you”. Mastering this nuance, however, is

Adjectives play a crucial role in adding depth to your French conversations. However, understanding where to place them in a sentence can be tricky for learners. In most cases, adjectives in French come after the noun they modify, but there are some exceptions which can make this rule seem more like a guideline. The Coffee

French pronunciation can be both fascinating and tricky, especially when it comes to vowel sounds like ou and u. These two sounds might seem similar at first, but being able to distinguish between them will greatly help to improve your French pronunciation and comprehension, as well as your spelling. The Coffee Break French Show is