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French Grammar Mastery
Prof. Luc Garnier
Grammar Expert
Published
Feb 09, 2026
Deep dive into the rules and structures of the French language.
What You'll Learn
1
The Three Verb Groups
Understand the classification of verbs ending in -er, -ir, and -re, and how their regular conjugation patterns work.
2
The Passé Composé Tense
Learn how to talk about the past using the auxiliary verbs "avoir" or "être" and the past participle of the main verb.
3
The L'Imparfait Tense
Master the imperfect tense to describe ongoing actions, habits, or settings in the past.
4
Future Tenses: Proche and Simple
Learn the difference between the immediate future (aller + infinitive) and the simple future tense.
5
Direct and Indirect Object Pronouns
Replace nouns with pronouns (le, la, les, lui, leur) to avoid repetition and make your French sound more natural.
6
The Subjunctive Mood
An essential part of advanced French. Learn when to use the subjunctive to express doubt, emotion, or necessity.
7
Reflexive Verbs and Daily Routine
Master verbs like "se laver" or "se réveiller" to describe your daily activities.
8
Negation in French (Ne... pas)
Learn how to form negative sentences and use other negative expressions like "ne... plus" or "ne... jamais."
9
Prepositions of Place and Time
Correctly use "à," "en," "dans," and "chez" to describe locations and time frames.
10
Common Grammar Pitfalls
Avoid frequent mistakes with gender agreement, false friends (faux amis), and irregular verb conjugations.