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Les numéraux ordinaux The ordinal number are: Premier/première (first), deuxième (second), troisième (third), quatrième (fourth) and cinquième (fifth). To form the ordinal number in French add “ième” to the basic number. For example, trois + ième = troisième, or third. You will find a complete list of the ordinal numbers in French further down this …

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Le téléphone The most common French telephone vocabulary words and phrases are “Allô!” (Hello!), “C’est ___ à l’apareil” (This is __ speaking), “Est là / n’est pas là” (Is here / isn’t here), “Un moment / patientez” (Wait, hold), “un téléphone portable” (mobile phone) and un téléphone (telephone). Keep reading to learn how to talk …

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Les urgences Traveling in foreign countries is lots of fun and can be very rewarding. However, dangers can arise. In this lesson you’ll learn several words and expressions which can be used in emergency situations in French-speaking countries. This is a quick must-know vocab list including “help!” and “call the police!” that should definitely help …

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This page covers a list of reflexive verbs and vocabulary for talking about your daily routine in French. For example, Je me lève (I get up) and Je me couche (I go to bed). We’ve broken the lists down into the following categories: morning routines, midday routines and evening routines. French daily routine reflexive verbs …

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David Issokson

David Issokson is a lifelong language learner and speaks over seven languages. Of all the languages he speaks, he's the most passionate about French! David has helped hundreds of students to improve their French in his private lessons. When not teaching or writing his French Word of the Day lessons, David enjoys his time skiing, hiking and mountain biking in Victor, Idaho.

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