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Feb 19, 2023

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🤔What’s “MANGER” ?
💪Come to the gym with me
🤣French Memes

🤔What’s “MANGER” ?

You get it now, I want to explore different aspects of the French language, from vocabulary to grammar to culture in this newsletter

Today, I’m focusing on a specific verb: "manger," which means… 🛑

Look at this picture to guess the meaning of this verb 😉

Did you find it?

Oui ! "MANGER" means "to eat" in French 🍴

Learning verbs is an essential part of building your French language skills

Verbs allow us to express actions, thoughts, and feelings, and are essential for constructing sentences and communicating effectively

"Manger" is a common and important verb that you'll use frequently in French

By learning how to conjugate "manger" correctly, you'll be able to talk about food and eating in French, which is an essential part of the language and the culture 🙂

Here is how to pronounce it👇

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Let's get started with the present tense conjugation of "manger"🚀

In French, like in many languages, verbs change form depending on the subject and the tense. The present tense is used to describe actions that are happening now or habits and routines

To conjugate the verb "manger" in the present tense, you'll need to know the subject pronouns and the corresponding verb endings

Here are the present tense conjugations of "manger" for each subject pronoun :

Je mange (I eat)
Tu manges (You eat, singular and informal)
Il/Elle mange (He/She eats)
Nous mangeons (We eat)
Vous mangez (You eat, plural or formal)
Ils/Elles mangent (They eat)

To use "manger" in a sentence, simply replace the subject pronoun with the appropriate subject and add the corresponding verb ending (easy)

For example:

"Je mange une pomme" (I am eating an apple), "Nous mangeons ensemble" (We are eating together), or "Ils mangent beaucoup de légumes" (They eat a lot of vegetables)

⚠️It's important to note that the verb endings for -er verbs (like "manger") in the present tense are typically the same, except for the nous and vous forms, which add -ons and -ez respectively

This is a helpful pattern to remember when learning other -er verbs in French

With this understanding of the present tense conjugation of "manger," you'll be able to use the verb confidently in your French language studies😃

💪Come to the gym with me

Great, now I want you to learn some essential vocabulary you need to talk about working out and going to the gym in French💪

Whether you're a fitness enthusiast, a casual gym-goer, or just someone who wants to learn more about French culture, this is for you !

So, let's get ready to hit the gym (virtually, of course) and learn some new vocabulary!

“La salle de sport” (Gym)

Going to the gym is a popular activity in France, with many people joining local fitness centers to stay in shape. But let's be honest, it's also a great place to meet people!

"Se changer" (to change one's clothes)

Getting changed into your workout clothes is an essential part of any trip to the gym

Before you hit the weights or hop on the treadmill, it's important to change into appropriate workout attire

🛎️One important thing to note is that French gyms often have separate locker rooms for men and women, with private changing areas and showers. It's important to respect these gender divisions and use the appropriate locker room

“L'haltère” (Dumbbell)

Dumbbells are a common piece of gym equipment, used for strength training and building muscle. And let's face it, sometimes we all like to pretend we're lifting heavier weights than we actually are to impress our gym buddies!

“Le tapis roulant” (Treadmill)

Treadmills are a popular piece of cardio equipment, and many people use them to walk, jog, or run indoors

It's also a great opportunity to catch up on your favorite shows while burning calories!

Ah, “le banc de développé couché” or simply “le banc” (the bench) !

This piece of equipment is a staple in any gym, used for a variety of exercises like bench presses, flys, and even tricep dips

You might hear someone say, "Je vais poussé sur le banc" (I'm going to push on the bench)

But the bench isn't just a piece of gym equipment - it's also a place for socializing and making new friends

It's common to strike up a conversation with someone who's resting on the bench next to you, or to offer a spot to someone who's lifting heavy weights 😉

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