Capital letters in French vs. English - 'français' or 'Français'? | CBF Show 2.06 Image

Capital letters in French vs. English - 'français' or 'Français'? | CBF Show 2.06

1 July 2024 - 10 mins
Podcast Series Coffee Break French

If you've been learning French for some time then you'll now that the use of capital letters in French differs slightly from English. Do you know when and how to use them? Tune in to this episode to find out how you can improve your writing in French!

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