apprendre le français
apprendre le français is the French way to say learning French.
This phrase refers to the process of acquiring the ability to speak and understand the French language.
How does it change in a sentence?
In French, the infinitive form apprendre is used to express the gerund 'learning' when it functions as a noun or as the subject of a sentence. If you wish to emphasize that you are currently and actively engaged in the process of learning, you can use the construction être en train de before the verb.
What mistakes should you avoid?
English speakers often mistakenly say apprendre français, omitting the definite article. In French, you must include the article le before français.
Did you know?
- In French, the verb apprendre is used both for 'learning' something and for 'teaching' it, depending on the sentence structure.
- The word français shares its root with the 'Franks', a Germanic people, rather than the Latin-speaking Gauls who lived in the region previously.
Examples in context
- J'adore apprendre le français.I love learning French.This sentence is useful for expressing a personal passion for the process of learning French.Tatoeba #8741262 by Julien_PDC, translation #8410811 by CK
- Tom aime apprendre le français.Tom likes learning French.This sentence is useful for expressing that Tom enjoys the process of learning French.Tatoeba #6634930 by GB3, translation #2667374 by meerkat
- Apprendre le français est utile.Learning French is useful.This sentence is useful for stating that the process of learning French is a useful endeavor.Tatoeba #4550292 by sacredceltic, translation #2280370 by CK
- J'apprends le français.I am learning French.
- Je suis en train d'étudier le français.I am currently studying French.
- Je me forme en français.I am training myself in French.
- Je m'initie au français.I am getting started with French.
- Je suis en train d'apprendre le français.I am in the process of learning French.
- 18 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Nathan and Emma are talking about their new hobbies at a cafe.
- NathanTu veux apprendre le français ?Do you want to learn French?
- EmmaOui, j'adore apprendre le français.Yes, I love learning French.
- NathanC'est une excellente idée, Emma.That is an excellent idea, Emma.
- EmmaMerci, Nathan !Thank you, Nathan!
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries apprendre, français, le, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
