The Intonation
The ascending intonation at the end of the sentence plays an important role, because thanks to it we understand whether the other person is asking a question. If someone says to you: “Ça va ?” he will expect you to answer “Ça va” with a descending intonation or with replies such as “oui super”, “pas […]
Numbers 70, 80 and 90
Learning to count in another language isn’t always easy. Counting in French up to 69 is not too complicated, but from 70 onwards you have to do some arithmetic. For example for 70 you have to to add 60 + 10 to get “soixante-dix”; for 80 you have to multiply 4×20 (“quatre-vingts”); and for 90 […]
“Le gérondif”
Once you have reached the intermediate levels in the study of the French language, you will certainly have met the present participle. Now you are ready to discover a peculiar use of French: the “gérondif”. Read below a brief excerpt from the sheet dedicated to this topic. Le gérondif correspond au participe présent précédé de […]
French grammar B2
French grammar sheets for level B2 are available online! Come and take a look! According to the CEFR, at the upper intermediate level, the student should be able to “produce clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects and explain a viewpoint on a topical issue giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options”. […]
French Grammar B1
With the Sillabi grammar contents available from today, you can consolidate your level of French B1! Come and find the one that’s right for you! “User can understand the main points of clear standard input on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, school, leisure, etc. “ In this way the CEFR presents the level of […]
Personal pronouns
As in English, the verbs in French are always accompanied by a personal pronoun, and it’s the pronoun that identifies the person (1st, 2nd and 3rd person, singular or plural). French is not written as it is pronounced, nor is it pronounced as it is written; most final consonants are silent. For example, the verb […]
French Grammar A2 Level
Come and discover the grammar contents for French level A2! What will I find in Sillabi A2 grammar? With the Sillabi sheets for level A2 of French you will gradually deepen your grammatical knowledge in a simple and fast way. A few examples? Fleur (flower) is masculine or feminine? And how is the feminine of […]
French Grammar A1 Level
The Sillabi grammar resources for French level A1 are finally online! Click here to discover them! What does the Sillabi grammar offer for level A1? On our site you will find simple grammar sheets, useful also for those who already know the language or want to refresh their grammar skills. Let’s have a look: If […]