ABSTRACT

Essential French Grammar is an innovative reference grammar and workbook for intermediate and advanced undergraduate students of French (CEFR levels B2 to C1). Its clear explanations of grammar are supported by contemporary examples and lively cartoon drawings. 



Each chapter contains:
* real-life language examples in French, with English translations
* a 'key points' box and tables that summarise grammar concepts
* a variety of exercises to reinforce learning
* a contemporary primary source or literary extract to illustrate grammar in context.



To aid your understanding, this book also contains a glossary of grammatical terms in French and English, useful verb tables and a key to the exercises.



Together, these features all help you to grasp complex points of grammar and develop your French language skills.

chapter 1|42 pages

NOUNS

chapter 2|18 pages

DETERMINERS

chapter 3|27 pages

PRONOUNS

chapter 4|33 pages

ADJECTIVES

chapter 5|17 pages

NUMBERS

chapter 6|19 pages

ADVERBS

chapter 7|14 pages

NEGATION

chapter 8|33 pages

VERBS 1

chapter 9|46 pages

VERBS 2 : TENSES OF THE INDICATIVE

chapter 11|20 pages

VERBS 4 : THE SUBJUNCTIVE

chapter 12|30 pages

PREPOSITIONS

chapter 13|15 pages

CONJUNCTIONS

chapter 14|13 pages

RELATIVE PRONOUNS

chapter 15|16 pages

QUESTIONS AND EXCLAMATIONS