Do you ever hesitate before saying “I miss you” in French? The verb “manquer” has a special structure that can feel quite backwards for English speakers.

💔 Why “manquer” Feels Tricky

In English,

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See It Before You Speak It: The Power of Visualization in French Learning 🧠✨

Bonjour tout le monde ! 👋

I hope you’ve been enjoying your French journey this week!

If you haven’t stopped by the Community Chat lately, you’re missing out on a really fascinating conversation happening right now: visualization and French acquisition.

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French the natural way: “Savoir” or “Connaître”? If You Keep Freezing, Read This. 🐰🐘

Bonjour mes amis 🌷

The “To Know” Problem That Haunts French Learners 😫

You’re in the middle of a conversation (or trying to write something in French), and you need to say “I know.” Simple enough in English, right? But in French, your brain suddenly hits the brakes.

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“It’s Both Exciting and Stressful” – And Other Questions That Make You Think in French 🤔

Bonjour tout le monde 👋

A Question from the Teen Stage 🌟

I hope you’ve been enjoying your French journey this week!

Our member @Grzesiek is working through the Teen Stage (congrats, @Grzesiek! 🎉), and has been answering the question “Qu’est-ce qui me stresse en ce moment?”

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