French - Abilities

J'ai encore besoin de m'entraîner en ___.

I need more practice with ___.

Meaning: I need more practice with ___.

When to use: Use this to say you still need practice with a subject or skill area, e.g. «en français», «en maths», «à conduire».

Tip: Don't forget «en» before a subject (e.g. «en français»).

Je n'ai pas encore appris à ___.

I haven't learned to ___ yet.

Meaning: I haven't learned to ___ yet.

When to use: Use with an infinitive verb after «à» to say you haven't acquired a skill yet.

Tip: Use «appris à + infinitif» (not «appris de»).

Je n'ai jamais essayé de ___.

I've never tried to ___.

Meaning: I've never tried to ___.

When to use: Use with an infinitive after «de» to say you have no experience doing something.

Laisse-moi essayer.

Let me try.

Meaning: Let me try.

When to use: Use to ask someone to let you attempt a task; informal with «tu». For formal use «Laissez-moi essayer».

Je me sens à l'aise pour ___.

I feel comfortable ___.

Meaning: I feel comfortable ___.

When to use: Best with an action/infinitive to express confidence, e.g. «Je me sens à l'aise pour expliquer». With a noun, say «avec + noun».

Je ne suis pas encore prêt à ___.

I'm not ready to ___ yet.

Meaning: I'm not ready to ___ yet.

When to use: Use to express lack of readiness; remember gender for «prêt/prête» if you add adjectives.

Tip: Watch gender: a woman might say «prête».

Je peux ___ si quelqu'un m'aide.

I can ___ if someone helps me.

Meaning: I can ___ if someone helps me.

When to use: Use to say you can do something with assistance: «Je peux + infinitive + si quelqu'un m'aide».

J'apprends encore à ___.

I'm still learning to ___.

Meaning: I'm still learning to ___.

When to use: Use with an infinitive after «à» to show an ability is developing.