[2024-01-26] Dive into French: Discover Proverbs and Useful Vocabulary!

sera

In French, the future tense of the verb 'être' (to be) would be used to translate 'will'. Specifically, 'sera' is used when talking about he/she/it will be. However, please note that 'will' can also be translated differently in French depending on its use in the context.

Here's how to use it:

• Il sera au parc demain
• Tout sera prêt à temps
• L'exam sera difficile

canne de bonbon

The term 'canne de bonbon' is used in French to refer to the festive sweet 'candy cane'. It's a term particularly popular around Christmas time in French-speaking countries. It is used in the same way as 'candy canes' is used in English.

Here's how to use it:

• Il ne reste plus qu'une canne de bonbon dans le pot.
• L'enfant a reçu une canne de bonbon pour son bon comportement.
• J'ai mis une canne de bonbon dans son bas de Noël.

se souvenir

The French phrase 'se souvenir' translates to 'remember' in English. It is used in French just like we use 'remember' in English. The verb is reflexive and requires the use of a reflexive pronoun (me, te, se, nous, vous). For instance, 'Je me souviens de toi' - I remember you.

Here's how to use it:

• Pouvez-vous vous souvenir du nom de ce film?
• J'essaie de me souvenir du chemin.
• Elle a du mal à se souvenir des détails.

haut

The word 'haut' is the French translation for the English word 'high'. It is used in similar contexts as in English, such as to describe something that is physically at a large distance from the ground, of great vertical extent, greater than average in quantity or size, or denoting a high degree of a certain quality. Remember, like many words, exact usage can depend on the context.

Here's how to use it:

• Les prix sont hauts.
• Il travaille en haut.
• Ils vivent en haut.

leur

In French, 'leur' is used as a possessive adjective, equivalent to 'their' in English. It is used to indicate that something belongs to them. For example, 'C'est leur maison' would mean 'That is their house'. Unlike some other possessive adjectives in French, 'leur' does not change according to gender or number of the object owned, there is only one form.

Here's how to use it:

• Elle leur parle souvent
• Il leur a offert des fleurs
• Je vais leur montrer mes photos

On ne peut pas avoir le beurre et l'argent du beurre