In French, when using 'c'est' for emphasis, the sentence structure changes. This can be tricky for English speakers as the word order is inverted compared to English.
C'est moi le grand garçon.In negative sentences, 'ne... pas' surrounds the conjugated verb. This applies to all verbs, including 'savoir'.
ne savait pas très bien comment faire un bonhomme de neige.The subjunctive is often required in subordinate clauses following verbs or expressions that convey emotions, preferences, or judgments. This differs from English, where the indicative mood is generally used in such cases.
aimait bien que Sarah lui montre comment faire.While 'ce/cette/ces' translate as 'this/that/these/those', adding '-ci' or '-là' adds specificity and distinguishes between objects. This is especially helpful when pointing out or referring to distinct items.
cette boule-ci sur cette boule-là.Raconte is community-driven. We would love to hear about your ideas on features and content you would like to see on Raconte.