[2024-03-13] Learn French in a Fun Way - Jokes, Word of the Day and More!

absolument

The French word 'absolument' is used in the same way as 'absolutely' in English. It is an adverb that is used to agree completely or to emphasize something. You can use it to express full agreement, or to say that something is entirely true or accurate. Examples include: 'Il est absolument correct' (He's absolutely correct), or 'C'est absolument merveilleux!' (It's absolutely wonderful!).

Here's how to use it:

• Il ne faut pas te sentir absolument obligé de venir.
• C'est absolument faux.
• Je suis absolument sûr de cela.

de toute façon

The French word 'de toute façon' is used in the same context as 'anyway' in English, often to indicate a slight change in conversation topic or a transition between ideas. It is synonymous with 'in any case' or 'regardless'. Despite slight variations, the sentiment remains the same.

Here's how to use it:

• De toute façon, je ne peux pas y aller
• C'est pratique de toute façon
• De toute façon, cela n'a pas d'importance.

à plus tard

The French phrase 'à plus tard' is often used during parting, equivalent to the English 'see you later'. It is a casual expression and mostly used among friends or people of the same age. It is used when you predict to see the other person later on the same day.

Here's how to use it:

• Je dois partir maintenant, à plus tard.
• C'est une question pour Mesieur Dupont, je lui demanderai à plus tard.
• Pourrions-nous remettre notre rendez-vous à plus tard?

chaque

The French word 'chaque' is used similarly to the English word 'every', describing a group of items individually. For example, in the sentence 'chaque jour est un nouveau défi' means 'every day is a new challenge'. It can be used with time, events, people, objects, etc, much like its English counterpart.

Here's how to use it:

• Nous devons respecter chaque individu.
• Chaque personne a ses propres opinions.
• Chaque chapitre du livre est intéressant.

facture

In French, the word 'bill' is translated to 'facture'. It is used in similar context as in English, primarily referring to an amount of money owed for goods supplied or services rendered, set out in a printed or written statement of charges. For instance: if you're at a restaurant and you're ready to leave, you would ask for the 'facture'.

Here's how to use it:

• L'hôtel a ajouté un pourboire sur notre facture.
• Il y a une erreur sur cette facture.
• Pouvez-vous expliquer pourquoi ma facture est si élevée ?

Monsieur et Madame Chemonfils ont un garçon - comment s'appelle-t-il?. Thierry.