French Resources
Please note that French dictionaries and reference sites are listed at the bottom of this page.
Read-Along Books & Story TimePortail Stéphyprod
A collection of stories and songs presented in a cartoon format. Your child can listen to the text or mute the audio and read it on their own. Il Était Une Histoire Create an account to access the “read aloud” function. Choose the type of story (left side, on the hanging signs) and then select your story. Click "lire l'histoire avec un aide" on the right to read the story with help. Stories with Activities or VideosMonde des Tintouins
Stories told with animations. The text does not appear on the video but rather is underneath on the webpage. Tumble Biblio Enfants TONS of children's books with audio. Click on the image of the book, then click "Regarder en ligne." La Souris Qui Raconte Over 40 books with audio accompanying the text. Some of them are interactive. French Book StoresBonjour Books
A great selection of books and learning resources as well as events and activities in the DC area. Lectures de France French books for all, as well as games and other products. |
Activities and GamesAbracadabra
This is an AWESOME website. Have your child click on "zone enfant." Choose between letter/sound/syllable type activities, reading with help (click on individual words they are not sure of), reading comprehension (AFTER having read the story), and writing practice (4 levels). Tip: For several activities, you must click on both the activity ("activités") AND the story ("livres"). Then click "OK" in the bottom right. French Games Lessons, games, and tests to practice French vocabulary. Le Mot (French Wordle) Every day, players attempt to guess a five-letter word within six tries. Videos & AppsTFO Cartoons
French cartoons and tv shows. TFO Games & Apps Games and videos in French for young children. BOUKILI A free app with more than 50 books and 120 games. Corneille A free app with books and games for ages 3-7. |
Reference Sites
Le Dictionnaire
French dictionary site with conjugations, thesaurus, and definitions.
Français Facile
Site that reviews grammar and conjugations in French.
Conjugaison
French website for conjugating verbs.
Word Reference
Online multilingual dictionary that gives translation and word usage notes. It also has a verb conjugator. Select "French-English" or "English-French" from the drop down menu. This site also offers a Russian-English dictionary.
Le Point du FLE
Activities for learning and teaching French as a foreign language with over 7,000 links to learning exercises.
French dictionary site with conjugations, thesaurus, and definitions.
Français Facile
Site that reviews grammar and conjugations in French.
Conjugaison
French website for conjugating verbs.
Word Reference
Online multilingual dictionary that gives translation and word usage notes. It also has a verb conjugator. Select "French-English" or "English-French" from the drop down menu. This site also offers a Russian-English dictionary.
Le Point du FLE
Activities for learning and teaching French as a foreign language with over 7,000 links to learning exercises.
