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The secrets of the French language
Unlock the Beauty of the French Language: Discover the Secrets Behind Its Elegance and Charm.
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Learn about the most common mistakes made in the French language
Dutch people make quite a lot of mistakes when speaking French. Together with Sylvain, we have listed some of the most frequently made mistakes in the French language. Twice a month, a new video will appear online to get you started on improving your French.
Lesson 1.
L’amour
If you have a French love, it is very useful to watch Sylvain's first lesson. There are many mistakes in French that mean something completely different….
Lesson 2.
Les 2: Faux amis
The owner of Bistrot de la place, where our lessons are recorded, is a true friend. But beware of false friends! Words that resemble a word from another language in their form, but do not have the same meaning.
Lesson 3.
Faux amis (anglais)
Sylvain tells you about English false friends. Words from French that look like words from English, but actually have a completely different meaning. For example, did you know that après-ski in French means something completely different from having a drink after skiing?
Lesson 4.
That one little word
What causes frequent misunderstandings between you and your French neighbor? Using 'le' and 'la' interchangeably, or 'un' and 'une', can quickly make you say something you didn't mean. In the video below, Sylvain explains how.
Lesson 5.
Parler avec le mains
Did you know that some gestures in Dutch mean something completely different than in French? In the video below, Sylvain explains a number of examples.
Lesson 6.
Masculin/Féminin
Which words are feminine in French? And which ones are masculine? In the video below, Sylvain explains some examples.