|  Today I can almost smell the cheese and wine in Haute-Loire, France. | | | Bonjour! Get ready to learn some new French words and a proverb that'll make you sound like a native! We'll explore the words présent, enfant, septembre, gentillesse, and pain, and learn the meaning behind 'On ne fait pas boire un âne qui n'a pas soif'. |
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présent The word 'présent' in French is directly equivalent to the English word 'present'. It is used in a variety of contexts, such as referring to someone being physically present at a location, or to describe the present moment in time. However, just like in English, the context and surrounding sentence structure can potentially alter the meaning of the word. Here's how to use it: Je suis présent pour vous aider. Le présent est tout ce que nous avons. Je ne suis pas sûr qu'il soit présent.
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enfant The French word for child is 'enfant'. This term can be used generally to refer to a young person of either sex, although it is technically the masculine form. It can be used in a variety of contexts, such as family, school, or any situation involving children. An additional note is that 'enfant' does not change its form for singular or plural - 'les enfants' would mean the children. Here's how to use it: | |
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septembre The French term for September is 'septembre'. Just like in English, it represents the ninth month of the year in France and other countries where French is spoken. It's worthwhile to note that months are not capitalized in French. It's used in the same context as it is in English, to reference the month in dates, schedules, events, etc. Here's how to use it: Nous nous reverrons en septembre. En septembre, les enfants retournent à l'école. Les vendanges commencent généralement en septembre.
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gentillesse The word 'gentillesse' is a common French noun often used to describe the quality of being kind or benevolent. It can be used in various contexts where you would want to highlight someone's kind nature or a kind act. It is always feminine and singular, regardless of whom it describes. Here's how to use it: Votre gentillesse m'émeut profondément. La gentillesse est essentielle à une bonne communication. Elle est connue pour sa gentillesse.
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pain The French word for bread is 'pain'. It is a masculine noun, so you would say 'le pain'. It is used similarly to how it is used in English. For example: 'Je mange du pain' translates to 'I eat bread'. Here's how to use it: La baguette est un type de pain français. Le pain est souvent servi avec du fromage. J'ai oublié d'acheter du pain.
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