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Bien fait vs bien joué?

Bonjour tout le monde! :-) I think I've seen this mentioned somewhere before, but would somebody be able to clarify exactly what is meant…

Started by Amy Wallington in French Dictionary / Vocabulary

4 Mar 26, 2012
Reply by Benoît

Plural of grape varieties

From the label of a bottle of wine:  "Dans la pure tradition des grands Cabernets Franc".  I was asked by a friend why it wasn't "Cabernets…

Started by Jean Dervin in French Grammar

0 Mar 26, 2012

adjectives before or after the noun

What's the scoop on "court(e)"? Une courte pause / des manches courtes. But it's not on any lists that I can find.

Started by george willms in French Grammar

3 Mar 26, 2012
Reply by Neil Coffey

Polite interrogative sentences

1. Do you like this dress, miss? Pardonnez moi, madamoiselle, avez vous aimes ce robe?   2. Can I recommend a pair of shoes, miss. S'il vou…

Started by Katerina James in French Grammar

2 Mar 25, 2012
Reply by George Hunt

these usages of "tenir" and "se tenir"

usages of “tenir”   (1) A dictionary cited one usage of “tenir” to be “to run [a hotel or shop].”  I would use gérer but might I hear “t…

Started by alan gould in French Grammar

1 Mar 24, 2012
Reply by alan gould

Please may someone correct?

Hey, I have a French writing piece to do at school. I have written it, but just want to double sure about the grammar etc, so if anyone has…

Started by Iman Pirmohamed in French Grammar

9 Mar 24, 2012
Reply by Iman Pirmohamed

adjectives before/after the noun.

What about "court"? It's not on any lists. Would appreciate any ideas.

Started by george willms in French Grammar

3 Mar 23, 2012
Reply by george willms

Short Film Needs French Translation

Hi!  I've written a short film, and there is a short exchange between two characters who speak French as a second language.  They are speak…

Started by Charlotte in French Grammar

2 Mar 23, 2012
Reply by george willms

Negatives

1. I never buy wine here. Je ne achete jamais ici.   2. The clerk is not very kind. Le employe n'est pas meme gentil.     3.I do not like t…

Started by Katerina James in French Grammar

1 Mar 22, 2012
Reply by Neil Coffey

help with insurance direct debit paper

i have taken out French car insurance and have received verification of my direct debit. There is a cut off strip at the bottom but I am un…

Started by christinegee in Translation Help

2 Mar 22, 2012
Reply by christinegee

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