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You probably already know that the standard way to say “Wednesday” in French is *mercredi*. But did you know there are other expressions you can use to refer to...
You likely already know that *mardi* is the way to say "Tuesday" in French. But what if you want to talk about something happening *on* a Tuesday, or *every* Tu...
Ah, Monday. The start of the week, a word that can bring on a sigh or a smile. You likely already know the basic French translation: *lundi*. But the French la...
When you think of the word 'century' in French, *siècle* is almost certainly the first word that comes to mind. And for good reason – it's the most direct and c...
The most common way to say 'decade' in French is *une décennie*. It's a direct and widely understood term that you'll hear often. But why stop there? As you di...
When learning French, you quickly encounter *an* and *année* as the main words for 'year.' But what’s the difference? And are there other ways to say it? The an...
*Un mois* is the standard, go-to word for "month" in French, and you'll certainly use it often. But what about when you want to talk about a "monthly" payment, ...
The most common way to say “week” in French is *une semaine*. But what if you want to talk about a work week, a fortnight, or a period of about eight days? As...
Telling time is a fundamental part of learning any new language, and in French, the word you'll use most often for 'hour' is *heure*. But what about when you wa...
When you think of the word 'minute' in French, the first word that comes to mind is probably... well, *minute*! And you'd be right, it's the most direct transla...
The most direct translation for “art” in French is, unsurprisingly, *l’art*. But the world of art is vast and nuanced, and the French language reflects this bea...
