Grammar Reference Library
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| Using your French | |
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 | Making phone calls Instructions on making calls in France and useful phrases for telephone conversations. |
| Writing essays in French How to structure the essay form in French, including common constructions. |
| Writing letters Templates, examples and useful phrases to help you write letters in French. |
| Written v spoken French How does written French differ from the spoken word? Includes background and examples. |
| Further reading about French | |
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| The origins of French Where did the French language come from? How has it changed and evolved over the last 2,000 years? Where is French spoken today? |
| English and its relationship with French What are the differences and the similarities between French and English grammar? Why do the languages share words? A historical survey of the two languages from the Roman Empire onwards. |
| Reference books A bibliography (includes short comments on most books) of grammars (written in English and French), dictionaries and books about the origins and history of the French language. |
| Grammar Reference | |
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| Glossary of grammatical terms What’s a gerund? What are the two functions of prepositions? This glossary explains all the terms used in the grammar notes and includes French translations of the English terms. |
| False friends A list of words that are easily mistranslated from French to English. |
| Constructions taking ‘à’,‘de’ or no preposition |
| Verb tables 12 page verb table for quick reference. |
| Verbs causing the subjunctive Table of verbs and verb constructions causing the indicative/subjunctive. |