Is there a logic to know whether a French verb works with the preposition DE, the preposition A, another preposition…or no preposition at all? This is a major struggle from students of French. Here’s the answer, along with my tips about how to learn the structures. We’ll also talk about the form of the verbs after a preposition. All these aspects are essential to your French grammar skills, so make sure you listen to this episode carefully! I also encourage you to participate and reuse what you’ve learnt at the end of the episode. Previous episodes of the series: Episode 176: … Read More →

In the second part of this series to help you understand and use the French preposition DE correctly, we'll see how it is used when talking about food. I'll also explain why the preposition A is also used when describing dishes and how to choose between the two. If you wonder why we say: une sauce tomate / une tarte AUX pommes / une salade DE carottes / un sandwich AVEC DU fromage... ...the mystery will be solved in this episode! Also listen to: Episode 176: Understanding the preposition DE (1/3): back to the basics with brushing up the articles! … Read More →