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Work through 150 free French lessons, from beginner greetings to advanced grammar. Every lesson includes vocabulary, example sentences and pronunciation or grammar notes.

Beginner lessons

Greetings & Introductions
Learn how to say hello, goodbye, and introduce yourself in French.
Numbers 1–20
Count from one to twenty and use numbers in everyday sentences.
Colors & Descriptions
Describe objects and people using colors and basic adjectives.
Days, Months & Time
Tell the time and talk about days of the week and months of the year.
Family & Relationships
Talk about family members and describe relationships.
Food & Dining
Order food at a restaurant and talk about what you like to eat.
Getting Around — Directions
Ask for and give directions, and understand public transport vocabulary.
Present Tense — Être & Avoir
Master the two most important French verbs: to be and to have.
Weather & Seasons
Talk about the weather and four seasons.
The House
Rooms and furniture around the home.
Clothing
Everyday clothing vocabulary.
The Body
Parts of the body in French.
Animals
Common animals and pets.
Drinks
Drinks and how to order them.
Common Verbs
Essential everyday verbs in the present tense.
At School
School and classroom vocabulary.
Emotions
Describe feelings and moods.
Around Town
Places in a town or city.
Transport
Ways to travel and get around.
Numbers 20–100
Count from twenty to one hundred.
Days & Months
Days of the week and months of the year.
Directions
Ask for and give directions.
Shopping
Buy things and ask about prices.
At the Restaurant
Order food and pay the bill.
Health & Body
Describe health problems and symptoms.
Sports & Activities
Talk about sports and physical activities.
Hobbies
Talk about leisure and pastimes.
At the Airport
Navigate the airport in French.
Food & Meals
Meal times and common French foods.
Opposites
Learn common adjective pairs.
Useful Phrases
Everyday survival phrases.
My Daily Routine
Describe your daily schedule.
The Senses
Verbs and vocabulary for the five senses.
The Garden
Plants, flowers and garden vocabulary.
Technology Basics
Common technology words for beginners.
Describing People
Physical appearance and personality.
Colours Review
Colours and their agreement rules.
Prepositions of Place
Where things are relative to each other.
L'heure
Telling the time in French.
Weather & Seasons
Talk about the weather and four seasons.
The House
Rooms and furniture around the home.
Clothing
Everyday clothing vocabulary.
The Body
Parts of the body in French.
Animals
Common animals and pets.
Drinks
Drinks and how to order them.
Common Verbs
Essential everyday verbs in the present tense.
At School
School and classroom vocabulary.
Emotions
Describe feelings and moods.
Around Town
Places in a town or city.
Transport
Ways to travel and get around.

Intermediate lessons

Past Tense — Passé Composé
Talk about things that happened in the past using the most common past tense.
Future Tense
Talk about plans and future events using the simple future tense.
Reflexive Verbs
Learn verbs that describe actions you do to yourself, like getting up or washing.
Asking Questions
Learn different ways to form questions and use question words.
Negation & Contrast
Express what you don't do, don't have, or never do.
Shopping & Money
Navigate shops, understand prices, and make purchases in French.
The Imperfect Tense
Describe past habits with the imparfait.
Technology
Talk about devices and the internet.
The Environment
Discuss nature and environmental issues.
Money & Finance
Banking and everyday finances.
Health
At the doctor and talking about health.
Travel & Holidays
Planning and taking trips.
Work & Careers
Jobs, professions and the workplace.
Food & Cooking
Cooking vocabulary and following recipes.
Hobbies & Free Time
Hobbies and leisure activities.
Comparatives
Compare things with plus, moins and superlatives.
Giving Opinions
Express and support opinions in conversation.
City vs Countryside
Compare urban and rural life.
Making Plans
Arrange meetings and future activities.
Nature & Geography
Nature and geography terms.
Education System
French education vocabulary.
Social Media
Social media and online communication.
Global Issues
Discuss worldwide challenges.
The Future Tense
Talk about what will happen.
The Perfect Tense
Express completed past actions.
Shopping & Bargaining
More advanced shopping phrases.
Weather & Climate
Describe weather patterns and climate.
Talking About Films
Discuss films, genres and opinions.
French Cuisine
Explore traditional French dishes.
Health & Lifestyle
Healthy living and well-being vocabulary.
Describing a Place
Detailed descriptions of places.
Expressing Agreement & Disagreement
Agree, disagree and debate politely.
Reflexive Verbs
Verbs that act on the subject.
The Pluperfect
Actions completed before another past event.
The Imperfect Tense
Describe past habits with the imparfait.
Technology
Talk about devices and the internet.
The Environment
Discuss nature and environmental issues.
Money & Finance
Banking and everyday finances.
Health
At the doctor and talking about health.
Travel & Holidays
Planning and taking trips.
Work & Careers
Jobs, professions and the workplace.
Food & Cooking
Cooking vocabulary and following recipes.
Hobbies & Free Time
Hobbies and leisure activities.
Comparatives
Compare things with plus, moins and superlatives.
Giving Opinions
Express and support opinions in conversation.
City vs Countryside
Compare urban and rural life.
Making Plans
Arrange meetings and future activities.
Nature & Geography
Nature and geography terms.
Education System
French education vocabulary.
Social Media
Social media and online communication.

Advanced lessons

The Subjunctive Mood
Express wishes, doubts, and emotions using the subjunctive — a key to sounding truly fluent.
Conditional Tense
Express hypothetical situations, polite requests, and "would" statements.
Relative Pronouns
Connect ideas fluently using qui, que, dont, and où.
Imperfect Tense
Describe past states, habits, and ongoing actions with the imparfait.
Passive Voice & Causative
Use the passive voice and express having something done by someone else.
French Culture & Idiomatic Expressions
Sound like a native with common French idioms, proverbs, and cultural insights.
The Present Subjunctive
Express doubt, desire and emotion.
The Conditional
Hypotheticals and polite requests.
The Passive Voice
Form and use the passive voice.
Discourse Connectors
Structure arguments with advanced connectors.
Idioms & Expressions
Sound more native with French idioms.
The Business World
Professional and business French.
Art & Culture
Discuss art, literature and culture.
Politics & Society
Talk about society, politics and current affairs.
Science & Innovation
Advanced vocabulary for science.
Debate & Argumentation
Structure and defend arguments.
Literature & Poetry
Appreciate literary and poetic French.
Complex Emotions
Express subtle and complex emotions.
Figurative Language
Metaphor, simile and figurative language.
Media & News
Discuss media, news and journalism.
Philosophy & Ethics
Discuss abstract philosophical concepts.
Advanced Grammar: Gerundive
Use the gérondif to describe simultaneous actions.
Nuance & Euphemism
Subtle and diplomatic language.
French History
Key events and vocabulary from French history.
Economy & Trade
Economic vocabulary at an advanced level.
Abstract Concepts
Express and discuss abstract ideas.
Cause & Effect
Explain reasons and consequences.
French Proverbs
Common French proverbs and their meanings.
Rhetoric & Persuasion
Persuasive language and rhetorical devices.
Medical French
Advanced medical and health vocabulary.
Environmental Policy
Discuss environmental policy and solutions.
Concession & Nuance
Concede points while maintaining your argument.
Advanced Verbs
Complex verbs used in formal French.
The Present Subjunctive
Express doubt, desire and emotion.
The Conditional
Hypotheticals and polite requests.
The Passive Voice
Form and use the passive voice.
Discourse Connectors
Structure arguments with advanced connectors.
Idioms & Expressions
Sound more native with French idioms.
The Business World
Professional and business French.
Art & Culture
Discuss art, literature and culture.
Politics & Society
Talk about society, politics and current affairs.
Science & Innovation
Advanced vocabulary for science.
Debate & Argumentation
Structure and defend arguments.
Literature & Poetry
Appreciate literary and poetic French.
Complex Emotions
Express subtle and complex emotions.
Figurative Language
Metaphor, simile and figurative language.
Media & News
Discuss media, news and journalism.
Philosophy & Ethics
Discuss abstract philosophical concepts.
Advanced Grammar: Gerundive
Use the gérondif to describe simultaneous actions.
Nuance & Euphemism
Subtle and diplomatic language.