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Easy Learning French Grammar

Raxmankulova Dilafruz Azimovna
Samarkand State Institute of Foreign Languages Teacher of the Second Department of Foreign
Languages

Annotation: Is French a hard language to learn? Let’s find out how to ease your life when
embarking on the journey of learning it.
1. French Grammar Can Be Painful
2. French Pronunciation Can Be Tricky to Get
3. Understanding Spoken French Can Be a Huge Challenge
4. French Vocabulary Can Seem Easy... Until You Find Out False Cognates Exist
5. Other Important Tips for Overcoming the Challenges of Learning French
So, Is French Hard to Learn?
Keywords: gender agreement, subjunctive mood, inanimate objects, conjugations, irregular verbs.

Anyone who tries to learn French can attest to the fact that it is not an easy language to master.
There are a number of grammar rules which you must learn, as well as other important aspects of
the language. Pronunciation, listening, and vocabulary will certainly present a challenge.
Furthermore, French is quite different from Uzbek and can be difficult for Uzbek speakers to learn.
However, with a little bit of hard work and perseverance, anyone can learn to speak French
fluently. You just need to know how to tackle the most challenging topics – we're here to help with
that.
1. French Grammar Can Be Painful
Many native Uzbek speakers find French grammar to be quite challenging, as there are a number of
rules that are different from Uzbek.
For example, in French requires gender agreement for nouns and adjectives, which can be difficult
to manage, as grammatical gender doesn’t always relate to the gender of the object or person it
defies. Additionally, the conjugation of verbs can be tricky, taking into account the number of
irregular verbs you have to memorize.
Then there’s an issue of the subjunctive mood, which is used so rarely in Uzbek, it can be hard to
understand when to utilize it correctly. All that doesn’t make the life of native Uzbek speakers
easier when learning the French language.
We have some good news, though. The three issues mentioned above – gender, conjugation, and
subjunctive mood – are the most challenging aspects of French grammar. Once you manage them,
your journey of learning French will get much easier. And, to shed some light on these topics, here
are a few quick grammar explanations that should help you.

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Gender
In French, you need gender agreement with all nouns and adjectives - even if the nouns describe
inanimate objects (for example, la table). This means that you need to know the gender of each
noun (masculine or feminine), as well as the gender of the adjectives that describe them. For
example:
Le chien est un animal. (The dog is an animal.) The words “animal” and “chien” are both
masculine.
La chatte est une bête. (The cat is a beast.) The words “chatte” and “bête” are both feminine.
Elsa et Emily sommes fatuigees. (Elsa and Emily are tired.) We are talking about two girls, which
is why a second e is added to the adjective ending.
In some cases, it can be quite easy to determine a word’s gender based on the ending. For example,
here are the most common words ending that usually mean the word is feminine:
e, -ine, -ise, -alle, -elle, -esse, -ette, -euse, -ance and -ence;
tion, -sion, -son;
ure, -ude, -ade;
ée, -té, -ière.
And here are the “masculine” endings:
ste and -tre;
u, -ou, -oir;
me, -ment, -isme;
ble and -cle;
eau and -eur;
age and -ege;
However, there are many exceptions to this rule, which can be a bit confusing. To make sure you’re
using the word’s gender correctly, it’s always a good idea to check it in the dictionary. And to make
sure you don’t make a mistake in the future, learn the French nouns together with their articles – for
example, le chien. This will help you remember the noun’s gender further on.
Conjugations
Just like other Romance languages, French has verb conjugations. This is one of the most tricky
aspects of French grammar, taking into account the number of exceptions you have to memorize.
In French there are 3 different conjugations for regular verbs (-er, -ir, and -re), each with its own set
of rules. And then there are irregular verbs, which don’t follow any specific patterns and thus are
even more difficult to conjugate.
To make things more complicated, the French language has a number of verb tenses that don’t exist
in Uzbek. So not only do you have to learn how to conjugate verbs, but you also need to know
when to use each tense.
Fortunately, there are some tips that can help you master French conjugation quickly. We
recommend:

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Try to focus on one verb at a time and practice using it in different contexts and tenses.
Create your own sentences with verbs you’re struggling to conjugate, so that you can memorize the
correct forms more easily.
Make sure to take advantage of online resources and grammar books, as they can be very helpful
when it comes to learning French verb conjugation.
Good old drilling helps many people – repeat the verb conjugations out loud as often as possible.
You can also use flashcards for that matter.
Character learning French conjugations
Subjunctive Mood
The subjunctive mood is used quite rarely in the Uzbek language, which can make it difficult to
understand when to use it in French. This mood is used to express doubt, uncertainty, or wishes
towards a fact or idea. It’s often found in subordinate clauses, and its main purpose is to add nuance
or subtlety to a sentence.
In order to properly use the subjunctive mood in French, you need to know when to use it and how
to form it, which means remembering all the correct subjunctive verb endings and context it’s used
in. Some good rules to master it are:
To memorize the verb conjugations, start with the most commonly used irregular verbs: aller, être,
avoir, venir, prendre. Learn a few regular verb conjugations in the subjunctive mood to memorize
the regular endings.
Memorize the most common grammatical structures the subjunctive is used with:

2. French Pronunciation Can Be Tricky to Get

When learning French, pronunciation can be one of the biggest challenges. This is because there
are a number of sounds in French that don’t exist in Uzbek. In addition, the French accent is quite
different from the American or British accents, which can make it difficult for Uzbek speakers to
understand French speakers.
Some of the most challenging sounds of the French language include:
The Letter “R”
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The letter “r” can be quite difficult for Uzbek speakers to pronounce correctly, as there are a few
different ways to say it in French. In general, the French “r” is pronounced by placing the tip of
your tongue on the roof of your mouth and curling it backwards, so that it touches your back teeth.
A simple and fun way to say it is to say the sound /g/ (this will get your tongue in a necessary
position) and then gargle a bit. This might take some practice to get used to, but with a little bit of
effort you’ll be able to pronounce the letter “r” like a true French person.
Silent Letters
Silent letters don’t have an audio equivalent when they’re pronounced, and as a result, they can be
tricky to get the hang of. There are a number of rules you need to follow to use them correctly, but
don’t worry – with a little time and practice, you’ll find them much easier than expected.
The main thing to remember when it comes to silent letters is that they usually exist to make the
pronunciation of a word easier and the rhythm sentence more flowing. This is also the reason why
the French language is full of liaisons:
Liaisons
Liaisons (or linking) is an important aspect of the French pronunciation that helps make the
language sound more fluid and natural.
Liaisons are created when a word ending in a silent letter is followed by a word that begins with a
vowel, and in order to create the liaison, the first letter of the following word is pronounced as if it
was part of the first word.
For example, French people won't usually pronounce the n at the end of bon. However, when
saying a phrase “Bon anniversaire !”, they will make it sound like “bon⤻anniverser/.
So, Is French Hard to Learn?
The answer depends on the person. For some, learning this beautiful language comes easily, while
for others it can be quite a challenge. However, with a bit of hard work and perseverance, anyone
can learn to speak French fluently.
With all that in mind, learning French shouldn’t be too challenging or exhausting. If it is, analyze
the process you’re going through – and look for ways to make it easier.
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