"Française" (pronounced /fʁɑ̃sɛz/) is the feminine form of the French word français, meaning "French." It is used to describe a woman from France (a Frenchwoman), or to modify a feminine noun, indicating that something is of French origin or style, such as "une voiture française" (a French car).
Yes, the French absolutely say "je voudrais" (I would like), and it's the standard, polite way to make requests, especially when ordering food or asking for something in a shop, though natives also use "je vais prendre" or simply "un café, s'il vous plaît" for casual orders, while "je veux" (I want) is considered rude.
A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, C2... What do these levels mean for French language learners?
Is "je veux impolite"?
'Je veux' is considered rude in French and you would have to be pretty angry to tell you children or pupils ( if you are a teacher) that. "Le roi dit, nous voulons!" meaning even the king doesn't use 'Je veux' so who do you think you are! So that's probably why 'je voudrais' is the accepted answer.
Quebec is the only province whose sole official language is French. Today, 71.2 percent of Québécois people are first language francophones. About 95 percent of Quebecers speak French.
(Surprisingly, French people don't talk like textbooks!) One such slang term is "chouette", meaning cool. The French also say “cool” and its not uncommon to modify cool or chouette with a “hyper” or “super” to drive home the meaning.
The most common French slang for "girl" or "woman" is meuf, which is verlan (inverted slang) for femme (woman) and is very popular, especially among youth, while nana is another popular, slightly more neutral term for "girl" or "chick". Other options include the affectionate gonzesse, though less common now, and regional terms like gadji in the South.
Russian would be the easier language to learn. Still not easy though. Also keep in mind that Russian is a lot more homogeneous than Arabic , which means understanding spoken Arabic dialects is very, very difficult.
The top 3 languages to learn often cited for global utility, business, and speaker numbers are Mandarin Chinese, Spanish, and English, with others like French, German, Arabic, Hindi, and Portuguese also highly recommended for specific regional or economic advantages, but the core trio covers vast populations and crucial economic zones.
In informal spoken French, we often skip pronouncing 'ne' with negated verbs. So if I was speaking in a casual context, I'd say, “Je sais pas.” To go even further, many French speakers blend the je and sais into something that might sound like “jsais pas” of even “shay pas.” This is how I say it!
While sacré bleu is certainly a real French expression, it's NOT commonly used in everyday conversation. In fact, many French people would probably find it a bit outdated and silly.
Given the close nature of the French greeting with kisses, the French are generally more at ease maintaining personal space. The French may seem reserved upon first meeting. However, during subsequent meetings, touching during a conversation is acceptable and considered a sign of affection.
Seine-Saint-Denis (French pronunciation: [sɛn sɛ̃ d(ə)ni]) is a department of France located in the Grand Paris metropolis in the Île-de-France region. In French, it is often referred to colloquially as quatre-vingt treize or neuf trois ("ninety-three" or "nine three"), after its official administrative number, 93.
The Zone Rouge (Red Zone) is a region near Verdun, France spanning some 460 square miles of mostly virgin forest – at least on the surface. It's teeming with history, making it a major tourist attraction and a source of income for locals – yet no one lives there and nothing is built there.
