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How do I say black in French?

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The color black in French is "noir;" it is pronounced /nwæʀ/.

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How do I write a composition about myself?

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Describe yourself: provide your name, age, a description of your appearance and personality, etc. Here's an example: Bonjour je'mappelle (name) J'ai (age) ans. Je suis une fille. Je suis grande. Je mesure un metre 1.70. Je pese 42 kilos. Je suis blonde. J'ai un frère.

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How do I say "I am tall" in French?

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You would say "Je suis grand." (The feminine version of tall would be "grande.")

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How can I say "I'm" in French?

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"Je suis" means "I am" in French. "Je" means "I," and "suis" is a contraction of the verb "etre," which means "to be."

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How do I say 'hello' in French?

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You simply say "Bonjour" or "Salut" (the latter is more like 'hi').

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How do I introduce myself and my friends?

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Je m'appelle (your name). Je vous presente (your friend's name) et (other friend's name).

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What should I say in a video about myself in French?

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It depends on the context (job interview, casual conversation, etc.). Basics include your likes/dislikes, hobbies, where you live, how old you are, your job, your family, etc. A notable taboo: French people usually avoid speaking about their income.

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How do I say "I'm Indian"?

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You say "Je suis indienne" for women, and "Je suit indien" for men.

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How do I say I am a Nigerian girl?

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"Je suis une jeune femme Nigérienne." Translation: "I am a young (20-25) Nigerian woman."

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What are some traits that I could use to describe myself?

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You would usually describe your face, your size, and your age. The French usually avoid describing what me be perceived as sexual (buttocks, breasts, genitals, etc.) except in specific circumstances (e.g. sex chat).

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How do I say "I love dogs" in French?

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"J'adore les chiens."

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How to say "I was born in Accra"?

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Say "je suis né à accra."

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How do I say "I have 7 family members" in French?

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You can say "On est sept dans ma famille."

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How would I say "I am a Ghanaian" in French if I am a girl?

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You would say "Je suis une Ghaneene."

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How do I say "I love you" in French?

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"Je t'aime" is "I love you" in French.

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How do I say my favorite color in French?

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Start with 'Mon coloeur favori est ....' then insert the color in French.

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How do I describe someone else in French?

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The same way you describe yourself, except change the pronouns and the characteristics/traits to match the person you are talking about.

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How do I write "I am beautiful and intelligent"?

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Je suis belle/beau (first is feminine, second is masculine) et intelligenté.

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How do I say "my mother's name" in French?

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You could say "le nom de ma mere" which means "my mother's name."

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Is my address needed when describing myself in French?

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No, unless the person specifically asks about your address. You can tell a person what city or town you live in, though.

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Why are there feminine and masculine words in French, and how can I tell the difference between them?

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Most of the time, it's just memorization. But, you can assume the longer version of a word is feminine, and the shorter masculine. Another way to tell when reading is if the sentence uses "le" or "la." "Le" is masculine, while "la" is feminine. But yet again, knowing 100% of the time is memorization, because there are exceptions to this rule. I'd suggest only using words you know the forms of.

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How do I say, "My favorite hobby is singing"?

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"Mon passe-temps favori est chanter," or, "Mon passe-temps préféré est chanter."

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How do I say I enjoy skiing?

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You would say "J'aime skier.''

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How do I write "I study in a school" in French?

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J'etudies a l'ecole.

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What is "student" in French?

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If you are a male, you would use "étudiant" and if you are female, you would use the feminine form of the noun, which is "étudiante."

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How do I say "happiness" in French?

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The word "happy" is "heureux". The masculine for "happiness" would be "heureuse", while the feminine is "bonheur".

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How do I say "I am fair" in French?

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You would say 'Je suis juste'.

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How to say "I love my family" in French?

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You say: 'J'adore ma famille', in French to mean 'I love my family.'

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How do I say "I am a boy"?

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Soy un chico.

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What does the word "au" mean in French?

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The word "au" in French is "the" in English.

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