Amélie · Learn French Learn French — Guides & Tips
Guides to learning French that actually work: everyday phrases, pronunciation, grammar shortcuts, and study plans from the Amélie team.
Days of the Week in French: Lundi to Dimanche, Explained
Learn the days of the week in French — lundi, mardi, mercredi… — with pronunciation, the no-capitals rule, and how 'le lundi' changes the meaning.
Read the guide →French Question Words: Qui, Que, Où, Quand, Pourquoi…
Master French question words — qui, que, quoi, où, quand, pourquoi, comment, combien — with pronunciation, the three ways to ask, and real examples.
Read the guide →How to Order Food in French: Café & Restaurant Scripts
Learn how to order food in French with ready-to-use café and restaurant scripts — je voudrais, l'addition s'il vous plaît, and the etiquette that matters.
Read the guide →Tu vs Vous in French: The Rule, the Mistakes, the Fix
Tu vs vous — the French 'you' rule explained: when to use each, how to switch politely, the mistakes that matter, and the 30-second decision guide.
Read the guide →25 Most Common French Verbs (With Present-Tense Conjugations)
The 25 French verbs that power everyday speech — full present-tense tables for être, avoir, aller, faire, plus example sentences for each verb.
Read the guide →French Greetings: Bonjour, Salut, Coucou — When to Use Each
Master French greetings — bonjour, salut, coucou, bonsoir — with register rules, time-of-day switches, and how la bise actually works in Paris.
Read the guide →French Numbers 1–100: How to Count (And Survive 70, 80, 90)
Count from 1 to 100 in French with pronunciation for every number — and finally understand why 70 is sixty-ten and 80 is four-twenties.
Read the guide →How to Introduce Yourself in French: Phrases, Examples, Dialogues
Introduce yourself in French with je m'appelle, je suis, and moi c'est — plus formal vs casual mini-dialogues and the follow-up questions to expect.
Read the guide →The Best Way to Learn French in 2026 (Honest Comparison)
Apps, classes, tutors, immersion, and AI tutors compared honestly — why speaking from day one beats grammar-first, plus a realistic 90-day plan.
Read the guide →100 Most Common French Phrases for Beginners (With Pronunciation)
The 100 French phrases you'll actually use — greetings, café orders, directions, small talk, and emergencies — with pronunciation and tu/vous guidance.
Read the guide →French Pronunciation: 10 Sounds English Speakers Get Wrong
The French R, nasal vowels, u vs ou, silent letters, and liaison — exact mouth positions and minimal pairs to fix the 10 sounds English speakers miss.
Read the guide →How Long Does It Take to Learn French? (Honest Answer)
The real numbers: FSI says 600–750 hours to professional fluency. What that means at 15, 30, or 60 minutes a day — and what actually speeds it up.
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