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French Language French Language Start Learning Practice/Perfect For Teachers From Laura K. Lawless, your Guide to French Language Salut les abonnés ! Pavés partout Traditionnellement, les rues et les trottoirs français sont construits de pavés. Dans les petits villages, ils sont souvent intacts, mais les grandes villes ont moins de chance. Contre - French Preposition The French preposition contre usually means "against," but also has some other English equivalents, depending on the context. Adverbial French Adjectives By now you know that French adjectives normally agree with the nouns they modify, but you've probably seen a few cases where they don't. There are a number of French adjectives which are often used as adverbs (that is, they modify verbs rather than nouns), and when used in this way, these "adverbial adjectives," which tend to be short and very common, are invariable. The Rude French Do you know about the rude French? This stereotype is so widespread that even people who have never set foot in France take it upon themselves to warn potential visitors about French rudeness. Is there any truth to it, or is it just a myth? Find out in my article about The "Rude" French. More French Be sure to scroll down for additional French links plus info about my 3-month trip around France. French Language Ads French The French Language Learning Language Gender Language Learn French Paris Featured Articles affadir - le mot du jour French video - Eating Out What's the best way to learn French? 6 corners of the Hexagon: Bretagne   More from About.com Is it a Cold or the Flu? Knowing whether you have a cold or the flu can help you treat your symptoms more effectively. More > Concerned About Your Drinking? This short quiz can help you identify whether or not you have a drinking problem. Take the quiz now > This newsletter is written by: Laura K. Lawless French Language Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About French Language newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Must Reads Essential French French Proficiency Test French Verb Conjugator Daily French: word, lesson, facts French Quizzes Advertisement