Bootstrap French Grammar · Free book sample
Free French
grammar PDF
Start with 10 small steps. Read clear explanations, follow the translated examples, and see how French sentences fit together.
A sample of the companion book, with the first 10 grammar topics
A manageable place to begin
Inside your free sample
Start with être and personal pronouns, then practise questions, articles, negation and adjective agreement.
- 01Subject Pronouns and 'to be' - the verb être
- 02Plural Personal Pronouns - nous, vous, ils & elles
- 03Politeness in French - the pronouns vous and tu
- 04Asking questions using inversion
- 05It is, that is, they are - c'est & ce sont
- 06Genders and the definite articles - le & la
- 07In and on - the prepositions dans & sur
- 08Negation, not - ne pas
- 09Adjectives and gender - masculine and feminine
- 10Feminine adjectives - some rules
Put the page into practice
Read the rule
Then hear it work
The Bootstrap French Grammar app adds native-speaker audio and interactive exercises. Make a mistake and a “Why?” explanation helps you understand it. Spaced repetition helps you revisit what you learn.
The first 10 app topics are free, with explanations, audio and exercises. One purchase unlocks all 224 topics for lifetime access. No subscription.
Before you download
A few questions
Is this the full grammar book?
No. This is a free sample containing the first 10 topics, plus the book’s introductory material. Explore the full book or continue in the app.
Does the PDF include audio?
The PDF is a reading sample. Native-speaker audio and interactive exercises are available in the Bootstrap French Grammar app. The first 10 app topics are free.
Do I need an account to download it?
No. Use the download button to save the PDF directly. There is no signup form.
Can I use the sample alongside the app?
Yes. Match the topic number in the sample to the same topic in the app. You can read the explanation in the PDF and listen to the examples in the app.