[2023-12-07] Bonjour! New French Words and a Giggly Clown Awaiting Inside 😄🇫🇷

proche

The word 'proche' in French is used similarly to the English word 'close'. It can refer to the physical proximity of one object or person to another, such as in the sentence 'Elle est proche de la fenêtre' ('She is close to the window'). Additionally, 'proche' can refer to the closeness in a relationship between individuals, such as 'Il est très proche de sa mère' ('He is very close to his mother').

Here's how to use it:

• Le weekend est proche.
• Il habite proche de l'école.
• La solution est proche.

probablement

In French, 'probablement' is used similarly to how 'probably' is used in English. It's used to say that something is likely to happen or be true, but you are not certain. It's an adverb and is generally used before a verb, such as 'Je vais probablement partir demain', which translates to 'I will probably leave tomorrow'.

Here's how to use it:

• Elle est probablement la meilleure danseuse de l'équipe.
• Ils vont probablement regarder un film ce week-end.
• Probablement, nous allons arriver tôt.

inquiétude

The French word 'inquiétude' is used in the same context as 'worry' in English. It is often used to express concern or anxiety about something. Like 'worry', 'inquiétude' can be used either as a noun or as a verb (s'inquiéter) depending on the context.

Here's how to use it:

• Son visage était marqué par l'inquiétude.
• Votre inquiétude est tout à fait compréhensible.
• J'ai une certaine inquiétude à propos de cela.

hôpital

The French word for 'hospital' is 'hôpital'. It is used in the same way as in English, referring to a place where sick or injured people are given medical or surgical care. Note that in French, the 'h' is silent and the accent on the 'o' indicates that it is stressed in pronunciation.

Here's how to use it:

• Mon ami travaille dans un hôpital.
• L'hôpital a de bons docteurs.
• Il y a beaucoup de patients dans cet hôpital.

fille

The French word for 'girl' is 'fille'. It is used in the same way as in English, referring to a young human female. One thing to remember is, gender is very important in French grammar. 'Fille' is a feminine noun, and must be used with the correct articles and adjectives. For example, 'the girl' would be 'la fille', and 'a beautiful girl' would be 'une belle fille'.

Here's how to use it:

• La fille parle français.
• Je suis une fille.
• Elle est une fille unique.

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