French grammar rules that explain how sentence structure works, including subject, verb, object order, and building complete sentences.
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Table of Contents
- Basic Syntax Rules
French syntax rules governing sentence structure, word order, and agreement, providing a foundation for constructing clear and grammatically correct sentences.
- Sentence Structure
A comprehensive overview of French sentence structure, including word order, subject-verb agreement, question and negation formation, and common patterns.
- Declarative Sentences
Declarative sentences in French, including how they are formed, key components, negation, and common mistakes.
- Interrogative Sentences (Est-ce que, inversion, question words)
French interrogative sentences using est-ce que, inversion, and question words to ask questions clearly and correctly.
- Exclamatory Sentences
A comprehensive guide to forming and understanding exclamatory sentences in French, including sentence structures, common expressions, and usage tips.
- Negations
A comprehensive overview of French negations, explaining how to form negative sentences using structures like "ne ... pas," "ne ... jamais," "ne ... rien," and more.
- Simple Negations (ne…pas)
Simple negations in French using "ne...pas": forming basic negative statements, position of negation in sentences, and common usage.
- Other Negations (ne…plus, ne…jamais, etc.)
A comprehensive overview of French negation structures beyond “ne…pas,” including ne…plus, ne…jamais, ne…rien, ne…personne, and others, with examples.
- Relative Clauses
A comprehensive overview of French relative clauses (<les propositions relatives>), explaining how to connect clauses using relative pronouns like <qui>, <que>, <dont>, and <où>.
- Defining Clauses
Defining clauses in French are relative clauses that specify exactly which person or thing we are talking about. They are essential for providing necessary information to identify the noun.
- Non-defining Clauses
Non-defining clauses in French explain how to add extra information to a sentence using commas and relative pronouns without changing the main meaning.
Last updated: Thu Jun 12, 2025
