An vs Année: Why French Has Two Words for “Year”
French pairs an/année, jour/journée, and matin/matinée in a way English doesn’t. Learn the count-vs-duration rule for all three, with clear examples.
Bon vs Bien: French “Good” and “Well” Aren’t the Same
Bon and bien both translate as “good” or “well” in French, but one’s an adjective and one’s an adverb. Learn the rule, with examples and the trap phrases.
Passé Composé vs Imparfait: How French Past Tense Works
French has two past tenses that don’t map to English cleanly. Learn when passé composé and imparfait apply, with examples, a chart, and the trap verbs.
C’est vs Il est: The French Rule Everyone Gets Backwards
C’est and il est both mean “it is” or “he is” in French, but they’re not interchangeable. Learn the noun-vs-adjective rule, with examples and common traps.
Savoir vs Connaître: Which French “To Know” Do You Need?
French has two verbs for “to know”: savoir and connaître. Here is the simple rule for which to use, with examples, a chart, and the mistakes to avoid.
