French Essentials for Dummies

Get right to the good stuff with this easy-to-follow guide to French fundamentals

French Essentials For Dummies, 2nd Edition walks you through the core concepts of French so you can apply right away and start communicating effectively. From conjugating verbs to understanding tenses, this easy-to-read guide skips past the fluff and dives deep into the basics you need to improve your French and succeed on a French class exam and more.

This guide helps you figure out the right articles, adjectives, and pronouns you need to use in different situations. Plus, you'll also get expert advice on when to use the past tense, the imperfect, and how to express the future.

Inside:

• Make adjectives agree, understand the different parts of French speech, and select the right preposition
• Correctly ask and answer yes or no questions and participate in simple conversations
• Use important verb distinctions, correctly pronounce French words, and deploy proper grammar

Perfect for everyone taking a French class, undertaking solo French study, or anyone looking for a handy, practical supplement to improve their understanding of the language, French Essentials For Dummies, 2nd Edition is a hands-on reference packed with the tools, tips, and strategies you need to speak French.

Author: Laura K. Lawless,Zoe Erotopoulos
Publisher: For Dummies
Published: 10/07/2025
Pages: 192
Binding Type: Paperback
ISBN: 9781394373192

About the Author

Laura K. Lawless is the author of French Workbook For Dummies and a virtual French teacher who creates lessons, quizzes, listening exercises, and games for students around the world at LawlessFrench.com.

Zoe Erotopolous, PhD is the author of French For Dummies and an experienced French language teacher. She currently teaches French at Fairfield University.