Être & avoir
Start with “to be” and “to have”: two verbs you will use every day.
Je suis ici. J’ai une question.
Read lessonA little, every day
Learn French Daily.
A moment for your French.
Bonjour, bienvenue.
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practiceOne sentence
A coffee, politely.
Complete the sentence.
Je … un café, s’il vous plaît.
I would like a coffee, please.
Put it into words
Everyday French« Je voudrais un café, s’il vous plaît. »
I would like a coffee, please.Your next small step
Make yourself understood.
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Study list saved on this deviceBonjour, salut, coucou
Choose a greeting that fits the person and the moment.
Bonjour, madame. Salut, Léa !
Read lessonTomorrow’s plans, today
Use aller + an infinitive to talk about what you are going to do.
Demain, je vais lire un peu.
Read lessonAt the café
Order a drink, ask for the bill, and keep the conversation polite.
L’addition, s’il vous plaît.
Read lessonThe useful little “il y a”
Say what is there with the French expression for “there is” and “there are.”
Il y a un marché sur la place.
Read lessonThe “on” in conversation
Understand how on can mean “we,” “someone,” or people in general.
On prend un café ?
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