Free French English dictionary for Android phones

DioDroid French-English Dictionary for Android Phones is a great Free Dictionary. Because :

  • Works offline (no internet connection required)
  • English-French dictionary: 140,000 words with pronunciation.
  • French-English dictionary: 80,000 words with pronunciation.
  • Keeps a history of previous words you searched.
  • Supports Google Translate (requiring internet connection).

Install directly from Google Play or

Download from Hotfile or Mediafire to copy and install on your phone .

Compare IELTS score with TEF / TCF / DELF

If you have passed a course in English or an IELTS exam , you may like to know how your french knowledge is compared with IELTS exam reasults.

     CERF stands for “Common European Framework of Reference for Languages” and provides a method of learning, teaching and assessing which applies to all languages in Europe (not only French). The six reference levels (see below) are becoming widely accepted as the European standard for grading an individual’s language proficiency.

The Common European Framework divides learners into three broad divisions which can be divided into six levels:

  • A1 Breakthrough or beginner
  • A2 Waystage or elementary
  • B1 Threshold or intermediate
  • B2 Vantage or upper intermediate
  • C1 Effective Operational Proficiency or advanced
  • C2 Mastery or proficiency
level description
A1 Can understand and use familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases aimed at the satisfaction of needs of a concrete type. Can introduce him/herself and others and can ask and answer questions about personal details such as where he/she lives, people he/she knows and things he/she has. Can interact in a simple way provided the other person talks slowly and clearly and is prepared to help.
A2 Can understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of most immediate relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, local geography, employment). Can communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters. Can describe in simple terms aspects of his/her background, immediate environment and matters in areas of immediate need.
B1 Can understand the main points of clear standard input on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, school, leisure, etc. Can deal with most situations likely to arise whilst travelling in an area where the language is spoken. Can produce simple connected text on topics which are familiar or of personal interest. Can describe experiences and events, dreams, hopes & ambitions and briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans.
B2 Can understand the main ideas of complex text on both concrete and abstract topics, including technical discussions in his/her field of specialisation. Can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible without strain for either party. Can produce clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects and explain a viewpoint on a topical issue giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options.
C1 Can understand a wide range of demanding, longer texts, and recognise implicit meaning. Can express him/herself fluently and spontaneously without much obvious searching for expressions. Can use language flexibly and effectively for social, academic and professional purposes. Can produce clear, well-structured, detailed text on complex subjects, showing controlled use of organisational patterns, connectors and cohesive devices.
C2 Can understand with ease virtually everything heard or read. Can summarise information from different spoken and written sources, reconstructing arguments and accounts in a coherent presentation. Can express him/herself spontaneously, very fluently and precisely, differentiating finer shades of meaning even in the most complex situations.

Download: Expressions with « avoir »

In this post you can download a 4Pages PDF file full of expressions which are made up by the verb “Avoir”. In French we use this verb alot and you should learn these phrases :

sample :

Il y a...	        There is ... / It's been... /...ago
avoir ___ ans	        to be ___ years old
avoir besoin de	        to need
avoir chaud / froid	to be hot / cold
avoir de la chance	to be lucky
avoir envie de	        to want
avoir faim / soif	to be hungry / thirsty
avoir froid	        to be cold
avoir l'habitude de	to be used to
avoir hâte de	        to be in a hurry
avoir l'heure	        to have the time (hour)

Download from here or here Expressions with Avoir 

Download “La Marseillaise” National anthem of France

This is the official and national anthem of France:

Allons enfants de la Patrie,
Le jour de gloire est arrivé!
Contre nous de la tyrannie,
L’étendard sanglant est levé, (bis)
Entendez-vous dans les campagnes
Mugir ces féroces soldats?
Ils viennent jusque dans vos bras
Egorger vos fils et vos compagnes!

Refrain:
Aux armes, citoyens,
Formez vos bataillons,
Marchons, marchons!
Qu’un sang impur
Abreuve nos sillons!

You can Download MP3 files here:

“O Canada” : national anthem

Canada has 2 national anthem , one in English and one in french language: canada flag

 French anthem of Canada : (Listen : MP3 )

Ô Canada!
Terre de nos aïeux,
Ton front est ceint de fleurons glorieux!
Car ton bras sait porter l’épée,
Il sait porter la croix!
Ton histoire est une épopée
Des plus brillants exploits.
Et ta valeur, de foi trempée,
Protégera nos foyers et nos droits.
Protégera nos foyers et nos droits.

Translation:

O Canada!
Land of our forefathers,
Thy brow is wreathed with a glorious garland of flowers.
As is thy arm ready to wield the sword,
So also is it ready to carry the cross.
Thy history is an epic
Of the most brilliant exploits.
Thy valour steeped in faith
Will protect our homes and our rights
Will protect our homes and our rights


 English anthem of Canada :(Listen : MP3 )

O Canada!
Our home and native land!
True patriot love in all thy sons command.
With glowing hearts we see thee rise,
The True North strong and free!
From far and wide,
O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.
God keep our land glorious and free!
O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.
O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.

And : Bilingual anthem of Canada : (Listen: MP3)

O Canada!
Our home and native land
True patriot love in all thy sons command.
Car ton bras sait porter l’épée,
Il sait porter la croix!
Ton histoire est une épopée
Des plus brillants exploits.
God keep our land glorious and free!
O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.
O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.

French speaking countries

French is an official language in the following countries:

1. Belgium
2. Benin
3. Burkina
4. Burundi
5. Cameroon
6. Canada
7. Central African Republic
8. Chad
9. Comoros
10. Congo
11. Congo, Democratic Republic of
12. Cote d’Ivoire
13. Djibouti
14. France
15. Gabon
16. Guinea
17. Haiti
18. Luxembourg
19. Madagascar
20. Mali
21. Monaco
22. Niger
23. Rwanda
24. Senegal
25. Seychelles
26. Switzerland
27. Togo
28. Vanuatu
29. Vietnam

Although there are some other countries and regions where french is spoken.

French language

French is a language spoken as a first language in France, Switzerland, Belgium, Monaco, Quebec and Acadia in Canada, and by various communities elsewhere.

Second-language speakers of French are distributed throughout many parts of the world, the largest numbers of which reside in Francophone Africa.

French is estimated as having 300 million speakers around the world . 110 million native speakers and 190 million second language speakers. French is the second-most studied foreign language in the world, after English.