Best Way to Learn French Fast
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We all know that French is the most romantic language in the world. Reading, listening, and speaking is the best way to learn French fast.
The pronunciation and people are lovely. The French culture is also very joyful and wonderful. People love to visit Paris and other cities in France.
But before you go to France, if you can speak, write and understand French a little bit, it is much better for you to live there.
Today we will teach a few things in the French language that will helps you to learn it. We have also attached some video tutorials, so you can easily write French and improve your knowledge.
Alphabets:
Let’s begin our journey with alphabetic; just like the English language, French also has alphabets but pronounces differently. So read the alphabet carefully and try to pronounce it.
| English | French |
| A | Aa |
| B | Be |
| C | Se |
| D | De |
| E | A |
| F | F |
| G | Ge |
| H | Ash |
| I | E |
| J | Ji |
| K | Ka |
| L | El |
| M | Em |
| N | En |
| O | O |
| P | Pe |
| Q | Ku |
| R | Er |
| S | S |
| T | Te |
| U | Hu |
| V | Ve |
| W | Dublave |
| X | Ix |
| Y | Igrack [e grack] |
| Z | Zed |
Just try to pronounce the alphabet correctly, and for help, you can check out this video and listen to the alphabet.
Numbers:
What if someone asked for your contact details? How you’re going to explain it? Learn these 1-100 numbers in French, and then you can easily send your contact details to anyone in French.
| Numbers | English | French |
| 1 | One | Un |
| 2 | Two | Deux (The) |
| 3 | Three | Trois (Truva) |
| 4 | Four | Quatre |
| 5 | Five | Cinq (Senk) |
| 6 | Six | Six (Seez) |
| 7 | Seven | Sept (Set) |
| 8 | Eight | Huit (Uit) |
| 9 | Nine | Neuf |
| 10 | Ten | Dix (Dieze) |
| 11 | Eleven | Onze (Oonze) |
| 12 | Twelve | Douze (Dooze) |
| 13 | Thirteen | Treize (Threze) |
| 14 | Fourteen | Quatorze (khatorze) |
| 15 | Fifteen | Quinze (Kenz) |
| 16 | Sixteen | Seize (Ceize) |
| 17 | Seventeen | Dix-sept (Dizset) |
| 18 | Eighteen | Dix-huit (Dizuit) |
| 19 | Ninteen | Dix-neuf (diznuf) |
| 20 | Twenty | Vingt (vaan) |
| 21 | Twenty-one | Vingt en un (vaan-a-un) |
| 22 | Twenty-two | Vingt Deux (Vaan The) |
| 23 | Twenty-three | Vingt Trois (Vaan Trois) |
| 24 | Twenty-four | Vingt Quatre (Vaan quatre) |
| 25 | Twenty-five | Vingt Cinq (Vaan Senk) |
| 26 | Twenty-six | Vingt Six (Vaan Seez) |
| 27 | Twenty-seven | Vingt Sept (Vaan Set) |
| 28 | Twenty-eight | Vingt Huit (Vaan Uit) |
| 29 | Twenty-nine | Vingt Neuf (Vaan Nuf) |
| 30 | Thirty | Trente (Traunt) |
| 31 | Thirty-one | Trente en un |
| 32 | Thirty-two | Trente deux (Traunt The) |
| 33 | Thirty-three | Trente Trois (Traunt Truva) |
| 34 | Thirty-four | Trente Quatre (Traunt Quatre) |
| 35 | Thirty-five | Trente Cinq (Traunt Senk) |
| 36 | Thirty-six | Trente Six (Traunt Seez) |
| 37 | Thirty-seven | Trente Sept (Traunt Set) |
| 38 | Thirty-eight | Trente Huit (Traunt Uit) |
| 39 | Thirty-nine | Tente Neuf (Traunt nuf) |
| 40 | Fourty | Quaronte (Keronte) |
| 41 | Forty-one | Quaronte en un |
| 42 | Forty-two | Quaronte deux (Keronte The) |
| 43 | Forty-three | Quaronte trois (Keronte Truva) |
| 44 | Forty-four | Quaronte Quatre (Keronte Quatre) |
| 45 | Forty-five | Quaronte Cinq (Keronte Senk) |
| 46 | Forty-six | Quaronte Six (Keronte Seeze) |
| 47 | Forty-seven | Quaronte Sept (Keronte Set) |
| 48 | Forty-eight | Quaronte Huit (Keronte Uit) |
| 49 | Forty-nine | Quaronte Neuf (Keronte Nuf) |
| 50 | Fifty | Cinquante (Senkaunte) |
| 51 | Fifty-one | Cinquante en un (Senkaunte en un) |
| 52 | Fifty-two | Cinquante Deux (Senkaunte The) |
| 53 | Fifty-three | Cinquante Trois (Senkaunte Truva) |
| 54 | Fifty-four | Cinquante Quatre (Senkaunte Quatre) |
| 55 | Fifty-five | Cinquante Cinq (Senkaunte Senk) |
| 56 | Fifty-six | Cinquante Six (Senkaunte Seeze) |
| 57 | Fifty-seven | Cinquante Sept (Senkaunte Set) |
| 58 | Fifty-eight | Cinquante Huit (Senkaunte Uit) |
| 59 | Fifty-nine | Cinquante Neuf (Senkaunte Nuf) |
| 60 | Sixty | Soixante (Suosante) |
| 61 | Sixty-one | Soixante en un (Suosante en un) |
| 62 | Sixty-two | Soixante Deux (Suosante The) |
| 63 | Sixty-three | Soixante Trois (Suosante Truva) |
| 64 | Sixty-four | Soixante Quatre (Suosante Quatre) |
| 65 | Sixty-five | Soixante Cinq (Suosante Senk) |
| 66 | Sixty-six | Soixante Six (Suosante Seeze) |
| 67 | Sixty-seven | Soixante Sept (Suosante Set) |
| 68 | Sixty-eight | Soixante Huit (Suosante Uit) |
| 69 | Sixty-nine | Soixante Neuf (Suosante Nuf) |
| 70 | Seventy | Soixante Dix (Susoante Deez) |
| 71 | Seventy-one | Soixante et onze (Susoante et oonze) |
| 72 | Seventy-two | Soixante Douze (Susoante Dooze) |
| 73 | Seventy-three | Soixante Treize (Susoante Trez) |
| 74 | Seventy-four | Soixante Quatorze (Susoante Khatorze) |
| 75 | Seventy-five | Soixante Quinze (Susoante Kenz) |
| 76 | Seventy-six | Soixante Seize (Susoante sez) |
| 77 | Seventy-seven | Soixante Dix Sept (Susoante diz set) |
| 78 | Seventy-eight | Soixante Dix Huit (Susoante diz uit) |
| 79 | Seventy-nine | Soixante Dix Neuf (Susoante diz nuf) |
| 80 | Eighty | Quatre Vingts (Quatre Vaan) |
| 81 | Eighty-one | Quatre Vingt Un (Quatre Vaan Un) |
| 82 | Eighty-two | Quatre Vingt Deux (Quatre Vaan The) |
| 83 | Eighty-three | Quatre Vingt Trois (Quatre Vaan Truva) |
| 84 | Eighty-four | Quatre Vingt Quatre (Quatre Vaan Quatre) |
| 85 | Eighty-five | Quatre Vingt Cinq (Quatre Vaan Senk) |
| 86 | Eighty-six | Quatre Vingt Six (Quatre Vaan Siz) |
| 87 | Eighty-seven | Quatre Vingt Sept (Quatre Vaan Set) |
| 88 | Eighty-eight | Quatre Vingt Huit (Quatre Vaan Uit) |
| 89 | Eighty-nine | Quatre Vingt Neuf (Quatre Vaan Nuf) |
| 90 | Ninety | Quatre Vingt Dix (Quatre Vaan Diz) |
| 91 | Ninety-one | Quatre Vingt Onze (Quatre Vaan Oonze) |
| 92 | Ninety-two | Quatre Vingt Douze (Quatre Vaan Dooze) |
| 93 | Ninety-three | Quatre Vingt Treize (Quatre Vaan Trez) |
| 94 | Ninety-four | Quatre Vingt Quatorze (Quatre Vaan Khatorze) |
| 95 | Ninety-five | Quatre Vingt Quinze (Quatre Vaan Kenz) |
| 96 | Ninety-six | Quatre Vingt Seize (Quatre Vaan Sez) |
| 97 | Ninety-seven | Quatre Vingt Dix Sept (Quatre Vaan Diz Set) |
| 98 | Ninety-eight | Quatre Vingt Dix Huit (Quatre Vaan Diz Uit) |
| 99 | Ninety-nine | Quatre Vingt Dix Neuf (Quatre Vaan Diz Nuf) |
| 100 | One Hundred | Cent (Saun) |
As you can see above in the table, the exact pronunciation is written in brackets so you can spell it properly. You can check out this video to learn numbers as well.
Name of the Weeks:
French is a very different language from English; you can find many similar words in French and English, but the accents are completely different.
Many English words come from the French language, and the pronunciation is completely changed in the English accent. You can check out the name of the weeks below and learn them from this video.
| English | French |
| Monday | Lundi |
| Tuesday | Mardi |
| Wednesday | Mercredi |
| Thursday | Jeudi |
| Friday | Vendredi |
| Saturday | Samedi |
| Sunday | Dimanche |
The Month of The Year:
Well, every month has a different name in a French accent. You can checkout the table and try to speak it.
| English Month | French Mois |
| January | Janvier |
| February | Février |
| March | Mars |
| April | Avril |
| May | Mai |
| June | Juin |
| July | Juillet |
| August | Août |
| September | Septembre |
| October | Octobre |
| November | Novembre |
| December | Décembre |
As you can see here, the spellings are almost the same, but the accent is completely different; you can check the French accent in this video.
Seasons in French Language:
Now, this is the time to know about the seasons in a French accent. Well, in French seasons is known as Les Saisons. So check out the list.
| English Seasons | French Saisons |
| Summer | L’été |
| Fall | L’autonme |
| Winter | L’Hiver |
| Spring | Le Printemps |
| Monsoon | Le Mouson |
As we can see, the French accent is completely different from the English accent, and most things are divided into Masculine and Feminine forms, so it is hard to remember. But these are just basic things you need to remember before we get into the French grammar like .
Color Names in French:
Yes, color names are also different in the French language; the best way to learn French fast is to speak and repeat every word until you get used to it.
| Colors | Les Couleurs |
| Red | Rouge |
| Orange | Orange |
| Yellow | Jaune |
| Green | Vert/Verte (masculine and feminine) |
| Blue | Bleu/Bleue (masculine and feminine) |
| Purple | Violet/Violette (masculine and feminine) |
| White | Blanc/Blanche (masculine and feminine) |
| Brown | Brun/Brune/Marron (masculine and feminine) |
| Black | Noir/Noire (masculine and feminine) |
| Pink | Rose |
| Gold | Doré/Dorée (masculine and feminine) |
| Silver | Argenté /Argentée (masculine and feminine) |
| Grey | Gris/Grise (masculine and feminine) |
| Dark Blue | Bleu Foncé /Blue Foncée (masculine and feminine) |
French divides words into singular masculine, singular feminine, plural masculine, and plural feminine. So you have to change the terms according to the sentence.
Shapes in French:
How do you explain shapes in the French language? We know the English version, but check out the list below to learn in French.
| Shapes | Les Formes |
| Square | Le Carré |
| Circle | Le Cercle |
| Triangle | Le Triangle |
| Rectangle | Le Rectangle |
| Oval | L’oval |
| Cube | Le’Cube |
| Sphere | La’Sphere |
| Cylinder | Le Cylindre |
| Cone | Le Cône |
| Octagon | L’octogone |
| Box | La Boite |
| Light | Clair/Claire (masculine and feminine) |
Introduce Your Family:
It is also the fast way to learn French to know how to introduce your parents to someone in French. But before you introduce your parents to someone, you must know how in the French language you can call them. So let’s begin.
| Family | La Famille |
| Parents | Les Parents |
| Father | Le Père |
| Mother | La Mère |
| Brother | Le Frère |
| Sister | La Soeur |
| Children | Les Enfants |
| Son | Le Fils |
| Daughter | La Fille |
| Cousin (M) | Le Cousin |
| Cousin (F) | La Cousine |
| Grandparents | Les Grandsparents |
| Grandfather | Le Grand-Père |
| Grandmother | La Grand-Mère |
| Grandchildren | Les Petits – Enfants |
| Grandson | Le Petit – Fils |
| Granddaughter | La Petit – Fille |
| Husband | Le Mari |
| Wife | La Femme |
| Uncle | L’oncle |
| Aunt | La Tante |
| Nephew | Le Neveu |
| Niece | La Nièce |
As you can see, some spellings are the same in English and French, but the pronunciation is completely different, which you can check out in this video.
Parts of Body in French:
Well, I like this song as well, personally, so you can watch it here on YouTube. It will give you an idea of how to speak French, and this song also helps you to learn parts of the body in French.
Well, this is also the fast way to learn French; you can identify your body parts, repeat them yourself, and try to remember them.
| Parts of Body | Partie Du Corps |
| Face | Le Visage |
| Eyes | Les Yeux |
| Nose | Nez |
| Cheeks | Joues |
| Lips | Les Lèvres |
| Forehand | Le Front |
| Eyelids | Paupières |
| Chin | Menton |
| Ears | Oreilles |
| Arms | Les Bras |
| Toes | Les Orteils |
| Stomach | Le Ventre |
| Legs | Les Jambes |
| Foot | Le Pied |
| Hands | Les Mains |
| Back | Le Dos |
| Hair | Les Cheveux |
| Cur;y | Bouclès |
| Dark | Foncè |
| Thin | Mince |
| Fat | Gros/Grosse (masculine and feminine) |
| Tall | Grand |
| Small/Short | Petit/Petite |
| Handsome | Beau |
| Beautiful | Belle |
To understand more, you can check out this video because it is the best way to learn French fast.
Presentation in French:
Adjectives Presentation in French means to compliment or to explain your emotion in one word in the French language.
Well, it is completely different from the English language, and to understand, you can also check out this video and read this list.
| French Adjectives Presentation | Francais Adjectif Prèsente |
| Good or Well | Bon/Bonne (masculine and feminine) |
| Bad | Mauvais/Mauvaise (masculine and feminine) |
| Pretty | Joli/Jolie (masculine and feminine) |
| Nice | Gentil/Gentille (masculine and feminine) |
| Strong | Fort/Forte (masculine and feminine) |
| Funny | Drôle |
| Odd | Bizarre |
| Scared | Effrayé/Effrayée (masculine and feminine) |
| Angry | Fâché/Fâchée (masculine and feminine) |
| Expensive | Cher/ Chère (masculine and feminine) |
| Brave | Courageux/Courageuse (masculine and feminine) |
| Confused | Désorienté/Désorientée (masculine and feminine) |
| Difficult | Difficile |
| Exhausted | Épuisé/Épuisée (masculine and feminine) |
| Tired | Fatigué/Fatiguée (masculine and feminine) |
| Totally | Grave |
| Fat or Heavy | Gros/Grosse |
| Fair | Juste |
| Free or Available | Libre |
| Better | Meillur/Meilleure (masculine and feminine) |
| New | Nouveau/Nouvelle (masculine and feminine) |
| Light | Léger/Légère (masculine and feminine) |
| Ugly | Moche |
| Sorry | Navré/Navrée (masculine and feminine) |
| Sorry | Désolé |
| The Same | Pareil/Pareille (masculine and feminine) |
| Poor | Pauvre |
| In a Hurry | Presse/Pressée (masculine and feminine) |
| Easy | Facile |
| Ready | Prêt/Prête (masculine and feminine) |
| Delighted | Ravi/Ravie (masculine and feminine) |
| Nice | Sympa |
| Calm | Tranquille |
| Hardworking | Travailleur/Travailleuse (masculine and feminine) |
| Sad | Triste |
| Empty | Vide |
| Old | Vieux/Vieille (masculine and feminine) |
| Mean | Méchant/Méchante (masculine and feminine) |
| Worried | Inquiet/Inquiète (masculine and feminine) |
| High | Haut/Haute (masculine and feminine) |
| Low | Bas/Basse (masculine and feminine) |
| Beautiful | Beau/Belle (masculine and feminine) |
| Thin | Mince |
| Soft | Doux |
| Clear | Clair |
| Very Beautiful | Tres Belle |
| Latest | Dernier |
| Only | Seul |
| Serious | Sériux/Sérieuse (masculine and feminine) |
In Conclusion:
Well, the best way to learn French fast is to read it and repeat it again and again till you memorize it and can speak in front of people.
Although, French is not so much a tough language, but beginners may be able to feel it. Today we explain the basics of the French language, and in the next article, we came up with a little bit of French Grammar that you can understand. Please contact us via our contact page if you think we miss something in this article.
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