Choosing between apporter, emporter, amener and emmener is a common difficulty among French learners. Indeed, these verbs are similar and...
Choosing between apporter, emporter, amener, emmener
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What’s the difference between éminent and imminent?
The French words –adjectives to be more specific– éminent and imminent look and sound similar, yet they have completely different meanings. Let’s make sure there is no confusion
How to choose between quoique and quoi que
French spelling can be tricky, and not only for people learning the language. The difference between quoique in one word and quoi que in two words is something…
Compréhensif or compréhensible?
Compréhensif and compréhensible are often mixed up because they look and sound similar. However, they do not…
Understanding the difference between nombre, chiffre and numéro
Nombre, chiffre and numéro are three French words to talk about numbers that can be confusing. Maybe you are not sure which of the three words you should use and when. Let’s…
rêver à, rêver de, rêver que…
Rêver… means to dream. You probably already know that. However, do you know the verb rêver can be followed by à, de ou que? Let’s see when to use rêver à, rêver de and rêver que…
Environ or vers? What’s the difference?
Environ and vers are two words used in French when you want to say approximately, around, about…What is the difference between vers and environ, and when should we use…
What gender for “quelque chose” and “autre chose”?
The French word chose is a feminine noun: une chose (a thing). It may thus seem logical to think the set phrases quelque chose and…
Commencer and Continuer… à, de or par? : How to Choose the Correct Preposition
You may be unsure as to what preposition –à, de or par– you should use after the French verbs commencer and continuer.
Well, rest assured you are not the only one for that is a question quite a number of students who attend…