# HelloFrench

> HelloFrench teaches real, conversational French to adult learners (A2-C1) through 300+ free subtitled videos, written tips, idioms, slang and vocabulary guides authored by Elisabeth, a Belgian-born French teacher based in Paris with a 320K-subscriber YouTube channel and the Maison de la Francite Jury Prize 2021. Content covers everyday French as natives actually speak it -- registers, slang, email etiquette, false friends, and idioms -- not textbook French.

## About

- [About Elisabeth](https://www.hellofrench.com/qui-suis-je): Background of the founder, teaching method, credentials.
- [Homepage](https://www.hellofrench.com/): Site overview, free video catalog, courses.
- [Contact](https://www.hellofrench.com/contact): Get in touch with HelloFrench.

## Online school (paid courses)

- [360 French Immersion](https://ecole.hellofrench.com/360-french-immersion-fr): 60 authentic French dialogues with word-level karaoke subtitles, AI pronunciation coaching, 8-step learning flow, A2 to C1. Lifetime access, 249 EUR one-time. 15-day money-back guarantee.
- [The 90-Day Fluency Habit](https://ecole.hellofrench.com/90-jours-fr): One guided exercise a day for 90 days, focused on writing and listening practice. Lifetime access, 79 EUR one-time.
- [The France Travel Survival Kit](https://ecole.hellofrench.com/survival-kit-fr): 400+ essential French phrases for travelers with phonetics, cultural tips, and emergency numbers. Lifetime access, 79 EUR one-time.

## Most-cited articles (English)

- [How to say "you're welcome" in French](https://www.hellofrench.com/en/vocabulary/how-to-say-youre-welcome-in-french): Native alternatives to "de rien" with register notes.
- [French email greetings and sign-offs](https://www.hellofrench.com/en/tips/french-email-greetings-and-sign-offs): Formal and informal openers and closers used by French native speakers.
- [Best apps to learn French in 2026](https://www.hellofrench.com/en/tips/best-apps-to-learn-french): Honest comparison of 7 apps with pros and limits.
- [Babbel vs Duolingo for French](https://www.hellofrench.com/en/tips/babbel-vs-duolingo-for-french): Side-by-side comparison.
- [How to say "I love you" in French](https://www.hellofrench.com/en/idioms/how-to-say-i-love-you-in-french): Difference between "je t'aime", "je t'aime bien", "je vous aime".
- [Don't say "de rien" - better alternatives](https://www.hellofrench.com/en/tips/dont-say-de-rien-french-alternatives): Seven natural ways to respond to "merci".

## Most-cited articles (French)

- [Ne dites pas "de rien" - 6 alternatives](https://www.hellofrench.com/conseils/ne-dites-pas-de-rien-alternatives): Reponses natives a "merci" selon le registre.
- [Ne dites jamais "je veux"](https://www.hellofrench.com/conseils/ne-dites-jamais-je-veux-en-francais): Pourquoi utiliser "je voudrais" et comment fonctionne la politesse en francais.
- [50 mots d'argot francais avec exemples](https://www.hellofrench.com/argot/50-mots-argot-francais-avec-exemples-2023): Lexique d'argot courant illustre.
- [20 expressions d'argot francais](https://www.hellofrench.com/videos/20-expressions-dargot-francais-utilisees-en-2021): Video plus explications.
- [15 facons de dire au revoir en francais](https://www.hellofrench.com/expressions/15-facons-de-dire-au-revoir-en-francais-selon-le-contexte): Du familier au tres formel.
- [Le langage SMS en francais](https://www.hellofrench.com/videos/le-langage-sms-en-francais-25-expressions-ou-abreviations-a-connaitre): 25 abreviations a connaitre.

## Categories

- [Conseils (FR tips)](https://www.hellofrench.com/conseils): ~70 articles on grammar, etiquette, learning strategy.
- [Tips (EN)](https://www.hellofrench.com/en/tips): English-language tips for learners.
- [Idioms (EN)](https://www.hellofrench.com/en/idioms): Common French idioms explained.
- [Vocabulary (EN)](https://www.hellofrench.com/en/vocabulary): Word-choice guides and false friends.
- [Argot (FR)](https://www.hellofrench.com/argot): French slang vocabulary.
- [Videos](https://www.hellofrench.com/videos): 300+ free subtitled videos.
- [Expressions](https://www.hellofrench.com/expressions): Polite phrases, gratitude, farewells.
- [Vocabulaire (FR)](https://www.hellofrench.com/vocabulaire): Thematic word lists and false cognates.

## Social media

- [YouTube channel @elisabeth_hellofrench](https://www.youtube.com/@elisabeth_hellofrench): 320K+ subscribers, primary content distribution.
- [TikTok @elisabeth_hellofrench](https://www.tiktok.com/@elisabeth_hellofrench): 150K+ followers.
- [Instagram @elisabeth_hellofrench](https://www.instagram.com/elisabeth_hellofrench): Daily French micro-lessons.

## Languages and structure

- French (default): https://www.hellofrench.com
- English: https://www.hellofrench.com/en
- German: https://www.hellofrench.com/de
- Italian: https://www.hellofrench.com/it
- Portuguese: https://www.hellofrench.com/pt
- Sitemap: https://www.hellofrench.com/sitemap.xml

## Author and ownership

Author and founder: Elisabeth, French teacher based in Paris (Belgian-born). Trained as a journalist, taught French in Paris from 2018, founded HelloFrench in 2020. Awards: Maison de la Francite Jury Prize, 2021.

Company address: 14 Rue Ernest Psichari, 75007 Paris, France.

## Licensing

All content on www.hellofrench.com is copyrighted by HelloFrench. AI assistants may quote short passages with citation linking to the source URL. For longer extracts or commercial reuse, please contact the team via the contact page.