French Word of the Day

to brush one’s teeth

Combien de fois par jour vous brossez-vous les dents?
How many times a day do you brush your teeth?

this/that way (in the sense of giving directions)

Allez par là et tournez à droite.
Go this way and turn to the right.

TODAY
It’s useful in conversation to be able to describe spatial relationships — where one thing is in relation to another. Today, our phrase will help you do just that.

PRACTICE WITH OUR QUIZ
Take our Spatial Relationships Quiz to find out if you can say this way and that way in French and practice more vocabulary words to describe where things are.

to move (from one home to another)

Nous allons déménager à la fin de mois.
We’re going to move at the end of the month.

Need help with verbs?
Don’t forget that common conjugations can be found in our Quick Verb Guide!

included in the price

Combien de kilomètres sont inclus dans le prix?
How many kilometers are included in the price?

TODAY
We always enjoy covering vocabulary topics about travel, because they contain essential words and phrases for French language learners who want to visit a French-speaking country. This week, we’re looking at useful French words and phrases for renting a car. Click here for more French vocabulary words about travel and getting around.

READY TO HIT THE ROAD EN FRANÇAIS?
Take our French Car Rental Vocabulary Quiz to find out!

the trial

Le procès de deux hommes accusés de meurtre s’ouvrira demain.
The trial of two men accused of murder opens tomorrow.

TODAY
It’s our own version of a courtroom drama here at French Fanatic as we examine the vocabulary of the court. For more French vocabulary words about the law and other civics matters, click here.

TEST YOUR COURTS AND LAW VOCABULARY
Take our Courts and Law French Vocabulary Quiz to find out if you can say trial in French and discover other French vocabulary words about the courtroom.

to do the laundry

Il a décidé de faire le linge, parce que tous ses vêtements étaient sales.
He decided to do the laundry, because all of his clothes were dirty.

TODAY
Our vocabulary topic is household chores. 

TIP
You’ll notice many of the expressions for housework use the verb faire. Review a complete conjugation of faire in our Quick Verb Guide.

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a sheep

Les moutons produisent de la laine qui peut être utilisée pour faire des vêtements.
Sheep produce wool that can be used to make clothing.

TODAY
We’re learning the vocabulary of the farm, or la ferme, specifically one of the many animals you’ll find there. Click here to learn more French vocabulary words about animals and pets.

DO YOU SPEAK THE FRENCH LANGUAGE OF THE ANIMALS?
Take our Farm Animals French Vocabulary Quiz to see if you can say sheep in French, and discover more French vocabulary words for farm animals.

to lean, tilt

Le fait que la table penche à gauche la rend folle.
The fact that the table tilts to the left drives her crazy.

TODAY
We always enjoy exploring French verbs that are important to everyday conversation but that don’t always make the cut of words commonly learned in traditional French classes. This week, we’ll attempt to uncover some of these common but uncommonly-taught verbs.

NEED HELP WITH REGULAR -ER VERBS LIKE TODAY’S WORD?
Don’t forget to check out our Quick Verb Guide for conjugation examples.

QUIZ LINK
Test your ability to say to lean in French and more with our Less Common French Verb Quiz.

a hockey puck

Georges a frappé la rondelle et marqué le but gagnant.
George hit the puck and scored the winning goal.

RELATED WORDS
Today’s word is inspired by the Winter Olympic Games — les Jeux Olympiques d’Hiver in French — and wintertime sports. Take time today to discover more French vocabulary words about recreational and outdoor activities.

QUIZ YOURSELF
Take our Winter Olympics Quiz to see if you can say hockey puck in French and more.