[2023-12-10] Boost Your French Skills with Us - New Words, Jokes & More!

page

In French, 'page' has the same spelling and meaning as English. It refers to one side of a sheet of paper in a collection of sheets bound together, such as in a book or notebook. For instance, you might use it like, 'Tournez la page' which means 'Turn the page.' It's a directly translatable word and commonly used in both languages in regular conversations and in writing.

Here's how to use it:

• La page était couverte de notes.
• Il manque une page dans ce livre.
• Il a tourné la page brusquement.

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:

• La solution est proche.
• Je suis proche de ma sœur.
• Ce restaurant est trop proche de l'autoroute.

nature

In French, 'nature' is still 'nature'. It is used in the same context as in English, to refer to the physical world and its organisms. It can be used in general contexts referring to natural landscapes, wildlife, or natural phenomena. Just as in English, 'nature' can also be used in a figurative sense in French to talk about the natural, inherent, or essential qualities of something or someone.

Here's how to use it:

• La beauté de la nature me laisse sans voix.
• Je trouve la paix dans la nature.
• La nature est pleine de surprises.

réel

The French word 'réel' translates to 'real' in English. It is used in a similar context as in English, to denote something that is not imaginary or theoretical, but actually existing. It can also mean 'serious' or 'considerable' in some contexts. It is generally used as an adjective in a sentence.

Here's how to use it:

• Nous vivons dans le monde réel.
• C'est une menace réelle.
• C'est un changement réel et significatif.

pays

The French word for 'country' is 'pays'. It is used in the same manner as in English, to describe a geographic area which is distinct in culture, geography, or politics. For example, 'France est mon pays préféré' translates to 'France is my favorite country.'

Here's how to use it:

• Quel est votre pays préféré?
• Le pays est en pleine crise économique.
• Le paysage de ce pays est magnifique.

Qu'est-ce qui est jaune et qui attend? Jonathon!