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Region: France, Canada, Belgium, Switzerland, North Africa and West Africa

Native Speakers: 76.8 million total speakers

Family:  Indo-European > Italic > Romance > Western Romance > Gallo-Romance > Oïl > French

Official language in 29 countries

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Getting Started with French

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French Phrases and Words

111 Core French Words — The Most Commonly Used Words in French

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86 French Slang Words and Phrases so You’ll Fit Right in With the Locals

French Greetings

“Hello” in French – Plus 10 More Useful French Greetings

10 Ways to Say “Goodbye” in French

10 Ways to Say “How Are You?” in French (+ 10 Ways to Respond)

French Resources

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French for Kids: 10 Helpful Online Resources

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Read in French: 10 French Reading Tips, Resources and Exercises

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Listen to French: 50+ Incredible French Listening Resources

Listen to French: 50+ Incredible French Listening Resources

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French Alphabet, Spelling and Pronunciation

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French Pronunciation Guide: How to Sound More Like a Native French Speaker

French Pronunciation Guide: How to Sound More Like a Native French Speaker

Counting and Time in French

French Numbers: Counting in French from 1 to 100+

French Culture & Fun

Merde Happens: Why Are French People so Rude? (And What to Do about It)

French songs

15 Popular French Songs to Help You Learn French Faster

25 Perfect French Idioms that Sound Weird in English

10 Must-See Movies in French (With Language Hacking Notes)

10 Must-See Movies in French (With Language Hacking Notes)

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Relationships & Feelings in French

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How to Say “My Love” in French (Plus 28 More Romantic French Words and Phrases)

Other Important Vocab in French

Learn 300 French Cognates in Just a Few Minutes

16 Different Ways to Say “Thank You” in French

17 Ways to Say “Yes” in French

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French Grammar

French Accent Marks: The Ultimate Guide

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Quebec French

How to speak French like a Quebecker - Le québécois en 10 leçons

How to speak French like a Quebecker – Le québécois en 10 leçons

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