Grammar
Short lessons with examples, plus drills and mini‑quizzes. Start with the overview, then dive into lessons.
Grammar at a glance
A quick cheat sheet. It’s intentionally simplified—use it as a map, then learn details through examples.
Word order
SVO
French is mostly SVO, but pronouns often come before the verb (Je le vois = I see it).
Articles / Gender / Cases
Articles: YesGender: TwoCases: 0
Verbs
Verbs conjugate by person/tense; common irregular verbs (être, avoir, aller) are essential.
Plurals
Often add -s (silent). Gender affects adjectives (petit/petite).
Politeness
Tu (informal) vs vous (formal/plural).
Fast tips
- Memorize être/avoir conjugations (present) early.
- Practice liaisons and silent final consonants with TTS + recording.
Lessons
Gender & articles (le/la/un/une)
French nouns are masculine or feminine, and articles agree.
Être (to be) — present
je suis, tu es, il/elle est, nous sommes, vous êtes, ils/elles sont.
Negation (ne … pas)
A common negation pattern is ne + verb + pas.
Grammar overview (quick cheat sheet)
A high-level map of how this language works.
Word order basics
Where the verb usually goes, and what changes it.
Articles (a/the) style words
Whether you need ‘a/the’-type words, and how to get started.
Gender (noun classes)
Some languages group nouns into classes that affect articles/adjectives.
Asking questions
Yes/no questions and common question words.
Negation (saying ‘not’)
How to say ‘not / don’t / can’t’ at a basic level.
Verbs: the first 10 you should learn
A study strategy for verbs that unlock real sentences.
Politeness & formality
How to sound polite without overthinking grammar.