French Essentials For Dummies

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Laura K. Lawless (Monterey Institute of International Studies) Zoe Erotopoulos (Department of Modern Languages and Literature, Fairfield University, Fairfield, CT)

French Essentials For Dummies

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Laura K. Lawless (Monterey Institute of International Studies), Zoe Erotopoulos (Department of Modern Languages and Literature, Fairfield University, Fairfield, CT)

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For Dummies
27 October 2025

Language self-study texts; Languages & ESL; French - Languages

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.

By: Laura K. Lawless (Monterey Institute of International Studies), Zoe Erotopoulos (Department of Modern Languages and Literature, Fairfield University, Fairfield, CT)
Imprint: For Dummies
Country of Publication: United States
Edition: 2nd edition
Dimensions: Height: 213mm, Width: 140mm, Spine: 13mm
Weight: 181g
ISBN: 9781394373192
ISBN 10: 1394373198
Pages: 192
Publication Date: 27 October 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Introduction 1 Chapter 1: Getting Down to Basics 5 Chapter 2: Putting Grammar to Work 21 Chapter 3: Here and Now: The Present Tense 45 Chapter 4: Describing and Comparing with Flair 69 Chapter 5: Connecting with Prepositions 89 Chapter 6: Asking and Answering Questions 97 Chapter 7: Using the Past 109 Chapter 8: Looking toward the Future 125 Chapter 9: Recognizing Verb Moods 133 Chapter 10: Ten Important Verb Particularities 153 Appendix: Verb Charts 161 Index 177

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.