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All about manquer
The regular -ER verb manquer means "to miss," but can cause confusion because it is sometimes used in an unusual construction. Does Tu me manques mean "I miss you" or "You miss me"? Find out here - don't miss this lesson on the confusing French verb "to miss."
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H in French
The always silent French letter H comes in two varieties: H muet and H aspiré. The type of H at the beginning of a word lets you know whether to make contractions and pronounce liaisons with that word. Check out my lists of words with each type of H and then see how well you do with my quiz.

French terms used in English
Some French vocabulary has been so completely absorbed by English that speakers might not realize its origins. Other words and expressions have retained their "Frenchness" - a certain je ne sais quoi which speakers tend to be much more aware of. Take a look at this list of French terms commonly used in English and then try the quiz.

Common mistakes and difficulties
There are numerous French characteristics that cause confusion for many if not most students of French. This page includes links to areas of common mistakes and difficulty to help you overcome these issues once and for all.

 


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