French Grammar

French grammar is the set of rules that govern how French words can be combined to form phrases and sentences. There is a relatively small number of rules when compared to other languages, which makes French grammar relatively easy to learn.

The vast majority of French verbs are conjugated using regular patterns, which means that once you learn the conjugation rules for one verb, you can apply those same rules to hundreds of other verbs. There are, of course, some irregular verbs that don't follow these patterns, but they are relatively few in number.

Nouns in French always have a gender (masculine or feminine), and they are also categorized as either masculine or feminine based on their ending. There are some exceptions to this rule, but in general, if a noun ends in -e, it is most likely feminine, and if it ends in -tion, it is usually masculine.

One of the most challenging aspects of French grammar for English speakers is the use of subject pronouns. French has six different subject pronouns (je, tu, il, elle, nous, vous), and they must be used correctly in order to avoid confusion. In addition, French has a formal and informal way of address, which must be used appropriately in different situations.

Questions are typically formed by inverting the subject pronoun and the verb. For example, the phrase “Are you eating?” would be “Manges-tu?”
With some practice, you will be able to master the basics of French grammar and start enjoying the language in no time!