Academic and Professional French Verbs
Your school life revolves around three key verbs: apprendre (to learn), étudier (to study), and comprendre (to understand). Master these and you can discuss any subject, from maths to history, with confidence.
Talking about school experiences requires suivre (to follow), trouver (to find), and préférer (to prefer). These help you express opinions about courses, teachers, and school life - essential for any French conversation about education.
Planning your future becomes straightforward with continuer (to continue), rêver (to dream), and réussir topass/succeed. Whether you're discussing A-levels or university plans, these verbs let you share your ambitions clearly.
Remember: French uses two main past tenses here - the passé composé (like "j'ai étudié") is perfect for talking about completed actions, whilst the future with "aller" ("je vais étudier") sounds more natural than formal future tenses.
Career conversations flow naturally when you know travailler (to work), décider (to decide), and apprécier (to enjoy). From part-time jobs to dream careers, these verbs cover your professional discussions completely.