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This month's word at The French Room: Avril 2026


UN COUP


Short. Everyday French. Used immediately.

The word stays with you the whole month

You'll see it and work with it...

Your week here follows a simple rhythm

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The word comes from the French verb "former", which means to form, shape and develop.

It’s a role focused on helping you build real capability — not memorise information.

That’s why it fits what we do here so well.

A prof teaches in a school model.
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