{"id":116816,"date":"2024-02-22T03:55:03","date_gmt":"2024-02-22T08:55:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/learn\/best-apps-for-learning-french\/"},"modified":"2025-05-27T11:09:24","modified_gmt":"2025-05-27T15:09:24","slug":"best-apps-for-learning-french","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/french\/best-apps-for-learning-french\/","title":{"rendered":"18 Best Apps to Learn French"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Finding the right tools to support your French learning journey can be overwhelming. With so many language-learning apps available, it\u2019s important to choose one that aligns with your goals\u2014whether you\u2019re focusing on conversation, vocabulary or cultural immersion. <\/p>\n<p>I&#8217;ve spared you the guesswork by testing these 18 French-learning apps out myself. And now, I&#8217;m giving you my review of each to help you find the one that works for you.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>[fluentu-toc]<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-6434444\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-6434444\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1\">\n\t<th class=\"column-1\">Best for<\/th><th class=\"column-2\">App<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-striping row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Best for Guided TV<\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/apprendre.tv5monde.com\/fr\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">TV5Monde<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Best for New Vocabulary<\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rosettastone.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Rosetta Stone<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Best for Immersion<\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/french\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">FluentU<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Best for Advanced Learners<\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.francaisauthentique.com\/application-mobile\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Fran\u00e7ais Authentique <\/i>(Authentic French)<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-6\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Best for Phrasebook-Based Learning<\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mosalingua.com\/en\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">MosaLingua<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-7\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Best for Enhanced Flashcard Studying<\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.brainscape.com\/learn\/french\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Brainscape<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-8\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Best for Conversation Practice<\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mangolanguages.com\/available-languages\/french\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Mango Languages<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-9\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Best for Having Fun While Learning<\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lingq.com\/en\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">LingQ<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-10\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Best for Study Time Flexibility<\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mondly.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Mondly<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-11\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Best for Translating<\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.vertaler.fren&amp;hl=en_US\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">French English Translator<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-12\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Best for Short Study Sessions<\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/languagedrops.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Drops<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-13\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Best for Language Exchanges<\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tandem.net\/practice-speaking-french\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Tandem<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-14\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Best for Feedback from Natives<\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.busuu.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Busuu<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-15\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Best for Game-based Learning<\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/us\/app\/learn-french-by-mindsnacks\/id409947305?mt=8\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">MindSnacks<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-16\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Best for French Stories<\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gymglish.com\/en\/frantastique\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Frantastique<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-17\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Best for Fun Exercises<\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.duolingo.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Duolingo<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-18\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Best for Learning Useful Words<\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.memrise.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Memrise<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-19\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Best for Travel<\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/us\/app\/speakeasy-french-offline-phrasebook\/id412991664?mt=8\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">SpeakEasy<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<!-- #tablepress-6434444 from cache -->\n<h2>1. Best for Guided TV: <a href=\"https:\/\/apprendre.tv5monde.com\/fr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TV5Monde<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/apprendre.tv5monde.com\/fr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-41576 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/site\/\/3\/best-apps-to-learn-french-1.png\" alt=\"TV5Monde logo\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a><\/h2>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/apprendre.tv5monde.com\/fr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Website<\/a> | <\/strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/tv5monde-learn-french\/id1482250598\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">iOS<\/a> |\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.tv5monde.apprendre\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Android<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Summary:\u00a0<\/strong>TV5Monde turns TV broadcasts from France into French lessons.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Best for:\u00a0<\/strong>Native French video and audio, vocabulary, grammar explanations, reading, writing, listening<\/p>\n<p><strong>Price: <\/strong>Free<\/p>\n<p>TV5Monde is a native French television channel that broadcasts TV shows and news in France and all over the world.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to its broadcasts, TV5Monde offers a well-rounded French learning app that allows you to learn the language completely from native French speakers.<\/p>\n<p>The app has four levels of French, starting at beginner and ending at upper intermediate. Each level has dozens of videos featuring native French audio on a wide range of topics.<\/p>\n<p>Each video comes with complete subtitles in French and multilingual transcriptions to follow along.<\/p>\n<p>There are also a number of exercises such as quizzes, fill-in-the-blanks and crosswords to check your understanding.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pros:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Authentic content<\/li>\n<li>Diverse programming<\/li>\n<li>Exposure to various accents, dialects and colloquial expressions used by different French speakers<\/li>\n<li>Many programs come with subtitles<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cons:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Some of the content may be challenging for beginners, as it is primarily targeted at a native or advanced French-speaking audience<\/li>\n<li>Limited interactive features<\/li>\n<li>Not tailored for learning<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"Rosetta\">2. Best for New Vocabulary: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rosettastone.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rosetta Stone<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rosettastone.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-41581 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/site\/\/3\/best-apps-to-learn-french-3.png\" alt=\"Rosetta Stone logo\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a><\/h2>\n<p><strong><a class=\"tasr-replaced\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rosettastone.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Website<\/a> |\u00a0<\/strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/us\/app\/rosetta-course\/id435588892?mt=8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">iOS<\/a> |<\/strong><strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=air.com.rosettastone.mobile.CoursePlayer&amp;hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Android<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Summary:\u00a0<\/strong>Rosetta Stone teaches you new words through pictures instead of translation.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Best for:\u00a0<\/strong>Immersion, listening, reading, speaking, vocabulary building<\/p>\n<p><strong>Price<\/strong>: Free trial available; subscription required for full access<\/p>\n<p>One of the oldest and most popular learning methodologies around, Rosetta Stone sets itself apart by offering a completely immersive experience.<\/p>\n<p>From the very beginning, it teaches French <i>purely<\/i> through French\u2014there\u2019s not a <i>word<\/i> of English in the course.<\/p>\n<p>By doing this, Rosetta Stone simulates the environment that it believes is most conducive to learning a new language\u2014when we were young children learning to speak our mother tongues.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll be taken through a well-sequenced program where you\u2019ll be exposed to words, sentences and phrases that build on top of what you\u2019ve already learned.<\/p>\n<p>By linking concepts and objects directly to French words (instead of their English equivalents), Rosetta Stone is an extremely effective method.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pros:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Employs an immersive learning method, focusing on visual and auditory cues<\/li>\n<li>Speech recognition technology<\/li>\n<li>Offers a structured curriculum that guides learners through different levels<\/li>\n<li>Incorporates cultural context into its lessons<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cons:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Limited grammar explanations<\/li>\n<li>Can be relatively expensive<\/li>\n<li>Advanced learners might find the content less challenging or insufficiently comprehensive<\/li>\n<li>Can be repetitive<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You can read our full Rosetta Stone review <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/reviews\/mango-languages\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>3. Best for Immersion: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/french\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">FluentU<\/a><\/h2>\n<div style=\"float: right;\" id=\"fluen-71684718\"><a data-no-instant=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"a2t-link\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"FluentU New iOS App Icon\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/iTunesArtwork@1x.png\" alt=\"FluentU New iOS App Icon\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/iTunesArtwork@1x.png 512w, https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/iTunesArtwork@1x-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/iTunesArtwork@1x-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/iTunesArtwork@1x-65x65.png 65w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\"   \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p><strong>Summary:<\/strong> FluentU teaches you French through authentic content, like music videos, movie trailers and more.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Best for:<\/strong> Immersion, listening, vocabulary, learning French culture<\/p>\n<p><strong>Price:<\/strong> Free trial available; subscription required for full access<\/p>\n<p>FluentU immerses learners in French through a variety of authentic videos with interactive subtitles.<\/p>\n<p>The interactive French-English captions allow you to tap on any word in the subtitles and see an in-context definition, a pronunciation guide, further video examples and an image.<\/p>\n<p>Videos are categorized by skill level and genre with an option to search for videos that contain a specific word or phrase.<\/p>\n<p>If you want to practice new words, you can save them to multimedia flashcard decks for later review through personalized exercises.<\/p>\n<p>There are also quizzes that come with every video to test your knowledge. These learning tools can make native-level material accessible even for beginners.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pros:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Learn with real, authentic content<\/li>\n<li>Adapts to your learning pace and style by recommending videos based on your progress and interests<\/li>\n<li>Tons of interactive features<\/li>\n<li>Spaced repetition flashcards<\/li>\n<li>Immerse yourself in French culture from home<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cons:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Requires a paid subscription<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>4. Best for Advanced Learners: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.francaisauthentique.com\/application-mobile\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Fran\u00e7ais Authentique <\/em><\/a>(Authentic French)<a href=\"https:\/\/www.francaisauthentique.com\/application-mobile\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-41582 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/site\/\/3\/best-apps-to-learn-french-4.png\" alt=\"Fran\u00e7ais Authentique (Authentic French) logo\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a><\/h2>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.francaisauthentique.com\/application-mobile\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Website<\/a> | <\/strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/fran%C3%A7ais-authentique\/id1086665572\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">iOS<\/a> |\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.francaisauthentique.app&amp;hl=en_US\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Android<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Summary: <\/strong><em>Fran\u00e7ais Authentique\u00a0<\/em>provides study materials for upper-intermediate and advanced French learners.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Best for: <\/strong>Listening, native French audio, vocabulary and phrases, transcripts and exercises<\/p>\n<p><strong>Price:\u00a0<\/strong>Free\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>This app is based on the successful <em>Fran\u00e7ais Authentique <\/em>YouTube channel.<\/p>\n<p><em>Fran\u00e7ais Authentique&#8217;s <\/em>YouTube channel has over one million subscribers, and its host, Johan, has helped countless people improve their French through his French vlogs and podcasts.<\/p>\n<p><em>Fran\u00e7ais Authentique&#8217;s<\/em> YouTube channel is completely in French, as is the app.<\/p>\n<p>This includes the actual in-app audio and video content as well as the descriptions and supporting materials. Because of this, the app is recommended for high beginner and intermediate learners.<\/p>\n<p>The audio and video content revolves around podcasts produced in slow, clear French. Topics include common vocabulary and grammar topics, lifestyle vlogs, self-improvement and productivity.<\/p>\n<p>New audio and video content is constantly added and PDF files can be downloaded from the app for learners to follow along.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pros:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Focuses on authentic, everyday conversations in French<\/li>\n<li>Follows a natural progression, starting with basic concepts and gradually building up to more complex language structures<\/li>\n<li>Emphasis on listening skills<\/li>\n<li>Content is often presented in real-life contexts<\/li>\n<li>Available in various formats, including podcasts and courses<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cons:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Lacks a structured learning path with clear lesson plans and progression markers<\/li>\n<li>Not ideal for complete beginners<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>5. Best for Phrasebook-Based Learning: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mosalingua.com\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">MosaLingua<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mosalingua.com\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-97920 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/site\/\/3\/mosalingua-logo.jpg\" alt=\"mosalingua logo\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a><\/h2>\n<p><strong><a class=\"tasr-replaced\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mosalingua.com\/en\/mosalingua-french\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Website<\/a> |\u00a0<\/strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/app\/apple-store\/id858567694?mt=8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">iOS<\/a> |<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.mosalingua.frfree&amp;hl=en&amp;gl=US\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-schema-attribute=\"\"><strong>Android<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Summary:\u00a0<\/strong>MosaLingua combines flashcards and phrasebooks to teach French efficiently.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Best for:\u00a0<\/strong>Listening, conversation practice, everyday vocabulary and phrases, flashcards<\/p>\n<p><strong>Price<\/strong>: One-time low price to install, plus in-app purchases<\/p>\n<p>MosaLingua is a platform that\u2019s a good blend between an interactive French app and an audio phrasebook.<\/p>\n<p>What makes MosaLingua unique is its use of the Spaced Repetition System (SRS) when presenting new vocabulary.<\/p>\n<p>The SRS software uses an algorithm that has you review words at the most efficient time to maximize retention.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>There are also audio recordings provided for the phrases so you can hear proper pronunciation as well as flashcards for review.<\/p>\n<p>With over 14 categories and 100 sub-categories, MosaLingua covers over 3,000 phrases and helps you absorb all of them in the best way possible.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pros:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Incorporates spaced repetition<\/li>\n<li>Focus on practical vocabulary<\/li>\n<li>Includes interactive exercises, quizzes and flashcards<\/li>\n<li>Personalized learning plans<\/li>\n<li>Offline mode<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cons:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Limited cultural context<\/li>\n<li>Not ideal for advanced learners<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>6. Best for Enhanced Flashcard Studying: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.brainscape.com\/learn\/french\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Brainscape<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.brainscape.com\/learn\/french\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-41584 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/site\/\/3\/best-apps-to-learn-french-6.png\" alt=\"Brainscape logo\" width=\"150\" height=\"138\" \/><\/a><\/h2>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.brainscape.com\/learn\/french\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Website<\/a> | <\/strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/fr\/app\/learn-french-brainscape\/id392549594?l=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" attribute=\"\">iOS<\/a> |\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.brainscape.mobile.portal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Android<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Summary:\u00a0<\/strong>Brainscape provides French flashcards optimized for the best learner experience.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Best for:\u00a0<\/strong>Pronunciation explanations, grammar tips, reading, listening, flashcards<\/p>\n<p><strong>Price: <\/strong>First level is free. Additional levels available at a cost<\/p>\n<p>At first glance, you may be thinking, &#8220;what&#8217;s so special about French flashcards?&#8221; But let me tell you, these flashcards are pretty special.<\/p>\n<p>For starters, each flashcard comes with native French audio, so you can hear exactly how a French word or phrase is pronounced.<\/p>\n<p>Secondly, these flashcards don&#8217;t just present French words and translations by themselves. Instead, they include words that are in complete sentences to provide context.<\/p>\n<p>Further, each flashcard comes with in-depth explanations of grammar points, so you&#8217;re learning new words and how to fit them into your existing French at the same time.<\/p>\n<p>Brainscape also uses SRS and offers four levels up to intermediate. At the end of all five courses, you will have mastered more than 15,500 cards.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pros:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Offers structured learning paths and courses for learning French, providing a clear roadmap<\/li>\n<li>Adapts to individual learning styles and progress, adjusting the difficulty of flashcards accordingly<\/li>\n<li>Supports multimedia elements such as images and audio, enhancing engagement and comprehension<\/li>\n<li>Can track your progress, including mastery levels and time spent studying<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cons:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Limited free content<\/li>\n<li>Some users may find the depth of content insufficient for reaching an advanced level<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"Mango\">7. Best for Conversation Practice: <a href=\"https:\/\/mangolanguages.com\/available-languages\/french\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mango Languages<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/mangolanguages.com\/available-languages\/french\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-41749\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/site\/\/3\/best-apps-to-learn-french.png.jpg\" alt=\"mango languages logo\" width=\"150\" height=\"147\" \/><\/a><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mangolanguages.com\/available-languages\/french\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Website<\/strong><\/a><strong> | <\/strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/mango-languages-library-edition\/id443516516\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">iOS<\/a> |\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.mango.android\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Android<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Summary:\u00a0<\/strong>Mango Languages takes ordinary conversations and dissects them for ultimate French study and comprehension.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Best for:\u00a0<\/strong>Listening, reading, flashcards, everyday vocabulary and phrases, travel vocabulary<\/p>\n<p><strong>Price: <\/strong>Free with some library memberships<\/p>\n<p>Mango Languages is one of the best all-around apps for learning basic French.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The primary Mango Languages French course has four units with five lessons in each. Each lesson revolves around a written and spoken French conversation.<\/p>\n<p>The subsequent activities include dissecting the grammar and vocabulary used in the dialogue through a flashcard-based approach.<\/p>\n<p>The app also allows you to record your own audio to accompany each French word and phrase.<\/p>\n<p>This is great for comparing your recordings to native French speech and practicing the accurate pronunciation of French words and phrases.<\/p>\n<p>Mango Languages French has great grammar and cultural explanations, and it uses Spaced Repetition System (SRS) technology to help you review words at regular intervals.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pros:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Emphasizes conversational skills<\/li>\n<li>Integrates cultural insights into its lessons<\/li>\n<li>Speech recognition technology<\/li>\n<li>Offline access available<\/li>\n<li>Track your learning progress and proficiency levels through the tracking tools<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cons:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Limited free content<\/li>\n<li>Sometimes lacks depth in grammar explanations<\/li>\n<li>The pacing of lessons may feel slow for some learners<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Check out our full Mango Languages review <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/mango-languages-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>8. Best for Having Fun While Learning: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lingq.com\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">LingQ<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lingq.com\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-41586 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/site\/\/3\/best-apps-to-learn-french-8.png\" alt=\"LingQ logo\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lingq.com\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-schema-attribute=\"\"><strong>Website<\/strong><\/a><strong> | <\/strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/ca\/app\/lingq-learn-42-languages\/id379385811\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-schema-attribute=\"\">iOS<\/a> |\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.linguist.fr&amp;hl=en_CA&amp;gl=US\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-schema-attribute=\"\">Android<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Summary:\u00a0<\/strong>LingQ provides audio and written content on many subjects, as well as helpful learning features if you get stuck.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Best for:<\/strong> Vocabulary building, listening, reading, flashcards<\/p>\n<p><strong>Price:<\/strong> Limited features with a free account; full features for a monthly or yearly subscription plan<\/p>\n<p>LingQ is based on learning French through content that you are interested in.<\/p>\n<p>You are able to find written and audio content on almost any topic you want and then choose what you&#8217;d like to learn about in French.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The reading interface that LingQ provides is fully interactive\u2014each word is clickable and will give you an instant translation.<\/p>\n<p>You can also turn any word you want into a flashcard and review it with SRS later.\u00a0The technique of instant translations and flashcard creation makes learning smooth and effective.<\/p>\n<p>The endless supply of French content will keep you engaged at each stage of learning.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pros:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Extensive content library<\/li>\n<li>Heavy focus on immersion<\/li>\n<li>Tracks vocabulary acquisition, allowing you to monitor progress and focus on areas where you need improvement<\/li>\n<li>Choose content based on your interests and level<\/li>\n<li>There&#8217;s an active community<\/li>\n<li>Supports learning multiple languages simultaneously<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cons:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Lacks structured courses or lesson plans<\/li>\n<li>Might not be ideal for people who learn best with in-depth language explanations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Check out our full LingQ review <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/lingq-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>9. Best for Study Time Flexibility: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mondly.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Mondly<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mondly.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-41587 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/site\/\/3\/best-apps-to-learn-french-9.png\" alt=\"Mondly logo\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mondly.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" attribute=\"\"><strong>Website<\/strong><\/a> <strong>|<\/strong>\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/learn-33-languages-with-mondly\/id987873536\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-schema-attribute=\"\">iOS<\/a> |\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.atistudios.ispeak.fr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-schema-attribute=\"\">Android<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Summary:\u00a0<\/strong>Mondly&#8217;s attractive app interface makes practicing French an enjoyable yet effective experience.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Best for:\u00a0<\/strong>Vocabulary building, listening, conversation practice (with a chatbot)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Price:<\/strong> Free; premium features for a price<\/p>\n<p>Mondly is a pretty well-rounded app for learners who want to get a broad introduction to the French language.<\/p>\n<p>While Mondly is a little lacking on the grammar end of things, it&#8217;s definitely good at effectively teaching new and useful vocabulary for French learners.<\/p>\n<p>Mondly claims to have thousands of lessons to help you learn all the French you need for conversations with French native speakers.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>It hosts lessons based on topics such as food and drink, school and travel. Within each lesson, learners do a variety of activities to learn the words and phrases that go with each topic.<\/p>\n<p>Such activities include matching, fill-in-the-blanks and sentence building. Repetition really is key here, and you get loads of it with Mondly!<\/p>\n<p>Mondly also gives you an opportunity to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/french\/french-chatbot\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">practice using French with a chatbot<\/a>!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pros:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Interactive lessons with voice recognition technology<\/li>\n<li>Incorporates gamification elements such as quizzes and challenges<\/li>\n<li>Daily lessons<\/li>\n<li>Lessons simulate real-world conversations and scenarios<\/li>\n<li>Tracks your progress and performance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cons:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Might find that the lessons lack depth in grammar explanations and cultural insights<\/li>\n<li>Lessons can sometimes be repetitive<\/li>\n<li>Mostly suited for beginner and intermediate learners<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You can read our full Mondly review <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/mondly-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>10. Best for Translating: <a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.vertaler.fren&amp;hl=en_US\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">French English Translator<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.vertaler.fren&amp;hl=en_US\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-41588 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/site\/\/3\/best-apps-to-learn-french-10.png\" alt=\"French English translator logo\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a><\/h2>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.vertaler.fren&amp;hl=en_US\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Android<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Summary:\u00a0<\/strong>Pro Language&#8217;s French English Translator gives you high-quality auto-translations with features that will help you learn French like a\u00a0<em>pro<\/em>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>Best for: <\/strong>Speech-input and written translation, copy and paste functionality, French audio<\/p>\n<p><strong>Price: <\/strong>Free<\/p>\n<p>Pro Language&#8217;s French English Translator is a translation app that supports both French and English input.<\/p>\n<p>Whether you want to translate a single word or you want to copy and paste a full text from your device&#8217;s clipboard, the app offers an accurate translation between French and English.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to its written-input functionality, the app also supports speech input. Simply speak in one language and get an instant translation into the other language.<\/p>\n<p>Do you want to actually <em>hear<\/em> how French sounds? Well, lucky for you, Pro Language&#8217;s French English Translator also includes text-to-speech technology.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pros:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Easily switch between French and English<\/li>\n<li>Practice speaking with the speech input feature<\/li>\n<li>Improve pronunciation with text-to-speech technology<\/li>\n<li>User-friendly interface and easy to use<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cons:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Since it&#8217;s just a translator, it won&#8217;t teach you French grammar or provide structured lessons<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>11. Best for Short Study Sessions: <a href=\"https:\/\/languagedrops.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Drops<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/languagedrops.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-41754\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/site\/\/3\/best-apps-to-learn-french-2.jpg\" alt=\"Drops logo\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/languagedrops.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-schema-attribute=\"\"><strong>Website<\/strong><\/a><strong> | <\/strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/learn-french-language-by-drops\/id948404396\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-schema-attribute=\"\">iOS<\/a> |\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.languagedrops.drops.learn.learning.speak.language.french.words\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-schema-attribute=\"\">Android<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Summary:\u00a0<\/strong>Drops makes vocabulary acquisition fun and efficient.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Best for:\u00a0<\/strong>Vocabulary building, repetition, spelling, listening<\/p>\n<p><strong>Price:<\/strong> Limited free content; monthly or yearly subscription fee<\/p>\n<p>The idea behind this app is actually in its name! Learners quite literally master the French language one drop at a time.<\/p>\n<p>Assuming you don&#8217;t have a subscription\u2014you can\u00a0<em>only\u00a0<\/em>use the app for five minutes a day.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Each drop is a word or a short phrase, and learners drag it around the screen in various activities. These activities can be picture matching, true or false or word and sentence building.<\/p>\n<p>Drops focuses on practical vocabulary and doesn&#8217;t weigh the learner down with tedious grammar rules and explanations.<\/p>\n<p>The vocabulary revolves around words and phrases that are most useful to the learner at the beginner and intermediate stages of learning.<\/p>\n<p>Best of all, Drops keeps track of your progress by linking it to a traveler&#8217;s proficiency level.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pros:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Short, focused lessons fit into busy schedules<\/li>\n<li>Incorporates gamification elements such as challenges, rewards and streaks<\/li>\n<li>Offline access available<\/li>\n<li>Audio pronunciation available<\/li>\n<li>Easily track your progress<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cons:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Doesn&#8217;t\u00a0provide in-depth explanations of grammar rules or cultural context<\/li>\n<li>Lack of speaking practice<\/li>\n<li>You can&#8217;t access certain lessons until you&#8217;ve completed the ones before them<\/li>\n<li>Free members only get five minutes of learning time<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You can check out our in-depth Drops review <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/drops-language-app-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>12. Best for Language Exchanges: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tandem.net\/practice-speaking-french\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tandem<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tandem.net\/practice-speaking-french\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-41590 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/site\/\/3\/best-apps-to-learn-french-12.png\" alt=\"Tandem logo\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a><\/h2>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tandem.net\/practice-speaking-french\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Website<\/a> |\u00a0<\/strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/tandem-language-exchange\/id959001619\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">iOS<\/a> |\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=net.tandem&amp;hl=en_CA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Android<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Summary:\u00a0<\/strong>Tandem French matches you up with French language exchange partners.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>Best for:\u00a0<\/strong>Speaking and listening, language exchange with native speakers<\/p>\n<p><strong>Price: <\/strong>Basic functionality is free. Full features unlocked with in-app purchases<\/p>\n<p>Tandem is a conversation exchange app that allows you to practice French with native speakers and build meaningful, long-term language-learning partnerships with people all over the world.<\/p>\n<p>The premise is simple: Tandem acts as a matchmaker service for finding language partners.<\/p>\n<p>Simply fill out your profile and scroll through the scores of other profiles of people with similar language aspirations as you!<\/p>\n<p>Ideally, you&#8217;ll find a native French speaker to practice French with in exchange for practicing their target language with them, whether it&#8217;s English or another language you know.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Learners can chat in-app or take their exchange off-app and use an audio or video calling service such as Skype or Hangouts.<\/p>\n<p>Tandem also has an in-app translation feature, voice messages and personalized tutors that can be purchased at a per-lesson price.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pros:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Connecting with native speakers lets you learn a lot about the French culture<\/li>\n<li>Real-time messaging and video calls let you practice French throughout the day and whenever you have free time<\/li>\n<li>Choose language partners based on interests, proficiency level and learning goals<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cons:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Language partners can be flaky, making it hard to find someone for consistent practice<\/li>\n<li>Does not offer structured lessons or curriculum<\/li>\n<li>Some features\u2014like unlimited translations\u2014require a subscription<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Read our full Tandem review <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/tandem-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"Busuu\">13. Best for Feedback from Natives: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.busuu.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Busuu<\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/www.busuu.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-41591 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/site\/\/3\/best-apps-to-learn-french-13.png\" alt=\"Busuu logo\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a><\/h2>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.busuu.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Website<\/a> | <\/strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/gb\/app\/busuu-learn-languages-for\/id379968583?mt=8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">iOS<\/a> |\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.busuu.android.enc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Android<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Summary:\u00a0<\/strong>Busuu provides French lessons with intermittent corrections from native speakers.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Best for: <\/strong>Listening, reading, writing, speaking, vocabulary building, practice with other learners and native speakers<\/p>\n<p><strong>Price:<\/strong> Free download with in-app purchases<\/p>\n<p>Busuu French really focuses on fostering an active community of users that help each other practice their language.<\/p>\n<p>In each lesson, you\u2019re given key vocabulary, the dialogue, a writing exercise, a practice speaking session with native speakers, a dialogue recording and a lesson review to close things up.<\/p>\n<p>Busuu is very comprehensive in the topics it covers, and the exercises are designed around speaking, writing and listening. The app is based on the CEFR, so its material is highly certifiable.<\/p>\n<p>Besides Busuu&#8217;s lessons, it also provides lots of ways to connect with other language learners or natives and communicate with them about your journey.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pros:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Structured lessons and learning paths place equal focus on vocabulary, grammar, speaking and writing<\/li>\n<li>Offers personalized study plans<\/li>\n<li>Interactive exercises and quizzes reinforce what you&#8217;ve learned<\/li>\n<li>Speech recognition technology gives feedback on pronunciation<\/li>\n<li>Get community feedback within minutes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cons:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Limited free content<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Learn more about Busuu with our in-depth review <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/busuu-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>14. Best for Game-based Learning: <a href=\"https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/us\/app\/learn-french-by-mindsnacks\/id409947305?mt=8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">MindSnacks<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/us\/app\/learn-french-by-mindsnacks\/id409947305?mt=8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-41592 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/site\/\/3\/best-apps-to-learn-french-14.png\" alt=\"MindSnacks logo\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a><\/h2>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/us\/app\/learn-french-by-mindsnacks\/id409947305?mt=8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">iOS<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Summary:\u00a0<\/strong>MindSnacks lets you learn French while playing fun games.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Best for: <\/strong>Vocabulary building, listening, reading<\/p>\n<p><strong>Price<\/strong>: Free with in-app purchases<\/p>\n<p>MindSnacks is a beautifully designed iOS app for French learners that takes a game-oriented approach to learning and revising words.<\/p>\n<p>MindSnacks helps you learn new words through nine games that cover different vocabulary units like food, jobs and transport.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>In one game, a word flashes on the screen and you have to match it to the correct drawing. Get as many correct answers as you can in each round for high scores.<\/p>\n<p>In another game, a bunch of French and English words appear as balloons. Your challenge is to match as many pairs as possible.<\/p>\n<p>With over 50 vocabulary sets, you\u2019ll find that these games will help you learn vocabulary quickly, while having fun.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pros:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Tons of interactive activities, like games, quizzes and challenges<\/li>\n<li>Easily track your progress<\/li>\n<li>Offers a structured learning path<\/li>\n<li>Utilizes both video and audio learning styles<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cons:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Not really suitable for advanced learners<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>15. Best for French Stories: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gymglish.com\/en\/frantastique\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Frantastique<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/site\/\/3\/frantastique-review-1.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-119627 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/site\/\/3\/frantastique-review-1-150x150.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/site\/\/3\/frantastique-review-1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/site\/\/3\/frantastique-review-1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/site\/\/3\/frantastique-review-1-65x65.png 65w, https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/site\/\/3\/frantastique-review-1-120x120.png 120w, https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/site\/\/3\/frantastique-review-1.png 512w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gymglish.com\/en\/frantastique\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-schema-attribute=\"\"><strong>Website<\/strong><\/a><strong> | <\/strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/french-lessons-by-frantastique\/id614603569\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-schema-attribute=\"\">iOS<\/a> |\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.gymglish.gsmobile\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Android<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Summary:\u00a0<\/strong>Frantastique dishes out daily French lessons about amusing fictional stories.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Best for:<\/strong> In-depth French lessons, French-only learning, vocabulary building, grammar practice, listening<\/p>\n<p><strong>Price:\u00a0<\/strong>Monthly subscription fee with various levels of access<\/p>\n<p>Frantastique is a fully functional platform for well-rounded French lessons delivered daily to your phone.<\/p>\n<p>Each day, a new Frantastique French lesson arrives on your device that provides a story about aliens.<\/p>\n<p>These cute aliens take us through various aspects of French culture from Edith Piaf to Victor Hugo, and they teach us loads of French along the way.<\/p>\n<p>After listening to and reading a short scene about the aliens&#8217; adventures in French, learners study various aspects of the French language presented in the aliens&#8217; scene.<\/p>\n<p>Oftentimes, learners practice newly introduced vocabulary and grammar structures, and there are plenty of practice exercises for reinforcement.<\/p>\n<p>Best of all, after the learner completes their daily Frantastique lesson, it&#8217;s sent off to be marked by a native speaker. When it returns, all the errors are identified with accompanying explanations.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pros:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Adaptive learning technology tailors lessons to your needs<\/li>\n<li>Contains tons of diverse content<\/li>\n<li>Easily track your progress<\/li>\n<li>Focuses on building real-life conversation skills<\/li>\n<li>Grammar and vocabulary are covered extensively<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cons:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Limited content for advanced learners<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You can check out our full review of Frantastique <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/french\/frantastique-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>16. Best for Fun Exercises: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.duolingo.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Duolingo<\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/www.duolingo.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-41594 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/site\/\/3\/best-apps-to-learn-french-16.png\" alt=\"Duolingo logo\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a><\/h2>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.duolingo.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Website<\/a> | <\/strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/us\/app\/duolingo-learn-languages-for\/id570060128?mt=8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">iOS<\/a> |\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.duolingo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Android<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Summary:\u00a0<\/strong>Duolingo gamifies learning new vocabulary and sentence structures.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Best for: <\/strong>Listening, reading, speaking, writing, vocabulary building, grammar tips<\/p>\n<p><strong>Price:<\/strong> Free; paid monthly premium subscription available<\/p>\n<p>Among all the apps here, Duolingo probably strikes the best balance between learning French, being well-designed and being fun.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Duolingo breaks down <i>everything\u00a0<\/i>and chunks it all together into about 60 neat units.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>One of the best things about using Duolingo is that it\u2019s really <i>quick<\/i> to use. Lessons only take about five minutes and include fun exercises such as rearranging sentences, matching and pronunciation practice.<\/p>\n<p>Duolingo has other great features including the ability to follow friends, XP to track your progress, a virtual currency store, a word meter that designs review lessons based on your familiarity with words and more.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pros:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Completely free\u2014there&#8217;s no need to upgrade to the paid version<\/li>\n<li>Gamifies learning French with rewards, achievements and progress tracking<\/li>\n<li>Structured curriculum<\/li>\n<li>Engages your speaking, listening, reading and writing skills<\/li>\n<li>Diverse exercises for using all four skills<\/li>\n<li>Duolingo frequently updates its courses<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cons:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Limited depth when it comes to grammar topics<\/li>\n<li>Quality and usefulness of some sentences are poor<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Learn much more about using Duolingo in our in-depth review <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/does-duolingo-work-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>17. Best for Learning Useful Words: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.memrise.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Memrise<\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/www.memrise.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-41596 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/site\/\/3\/best-apps-to-learn-french-18.png\" alt=\"Memrise logo\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a><\/h2>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.memrise.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Website<\/a> | <\/strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/us\/app\/memrise-learn-chinese-spanish\/id635966718?mt=8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">iOS<\/a> |\u00a0<\/strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.memrise.android.memrisecompanion&amp;hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Android<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Summary:\u00a0<\/strong>Memrise teaches useful words and phrases based on your learner level.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>Best for: <\/strong>Flashcards, listening, reading, speaking, vocabulary building<\/p>\n<p><strong>Price:<\/strong> Basic app is free; premium subscription is available for additional features<\/p>\n<p>One of the most innovative free apps for learning French words I\u2019ve seen in a long time, Memrise is an excellent choice if you\u2019re struggling to remember French words after a while.<\/p>\n<p>Their staple French courses have been created by professionals, but you can also find courses created by everyday learners or amateur French teachers.<\/p>\n<p>The professional flashcard decks focus on the most useful French words for all levels and include video and audio clips of native French speech.<\/p>\n<p>Words are presented in batches of 15 centered around themes like verbs, thoughts, feelings and colors.<\/p>\n<p>User-made decks may be missing video and audio (or both), but they&#8217;re fantastic for picking up where the professionally-made courses leave off.<\/p>\n<p>Further, because they&#8217;re created by the community, they are constantly evolving with new content being added daily.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pros:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Tons of French courses available<\/li>\n<li>Completely free\u2014there&#8217;s no need to upgrade to the paid version<\/li>\n<li>Uses spaced-repetition software to put words in your long-term memory<\/li>\n<li>Ability to create your own courses and take courses made by users<\/li>\n<li>Lots of interactive learning<\/li>\n<li>Easily track your progress<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cons:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>User-generated courses can have unchecked errors<\/li>\n<li>No speaking practice<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Read our comprehensive Memrise review <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/memrise-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>18. Best for Travel: <a href=\"https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/us\/app\/speakeasy-french-offline-phrasebook\/id412991664?mt=8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SpeakEasy<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/us\/app\/speakeasy-french-offline-phrasebook\/id412991664?mt=8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-41597 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/site\/\/3\/best-apps-to-learn-french-19.png\" alt=\"SpeakEasy logo\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a><\/h2>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/us\/app\/speakeasy-french-offline-phrasebook\/id412991664?mt=8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">iOS<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Summary:\u00a0<\/strong>SpeakEasy is an e-phrasebook that comes in handy for travel.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Best for: <\/strong>Vocabulary and phrases building, native speaker audio, flashcards, listening, reading<\/p>\n<p><strong>Price:<\/strong> Low one-time price to download<\/p>\n<p>SpeakEasy is loaded with tons of words and phrases that you would need to travel to a French-speaking country.<\/p>\n<p>Words come with translations and a recording of a native speaker saying the word so you can be sure to understand the pronunciation.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Some cool features of SpeakEasy are the slow playback feature and flashcards. These features will really make sure that you understand the words you want to work on.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Since SpeakEasy is so straightforward and available offline, it&#8217;s a fantastic option for travelers.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pros:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Focus on developing speaking skills<\/li>\n<li>Uses real-world dialogue and conversations<\/li>\n<li>Uses native speaker audio<\/li>\n<li>Easily track your progress<\/li>\n<li>Available offline<\/li>\n<li>Lots of diversity in the topics<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cons:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>No focus on grammar<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>These apps are great tools for French learners, and now you have 18 options to choose from!<\/p>\n<p><em>Merci et bonne chance!<\/em> (Thanks and good luck!)<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<h2>And One More Thing...<\/h2>\r\n<p>\r\n\tIf you like learning French at your own pace and from the comfort of your device, I have to <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">tell you about FluentU<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>\r\nFluentU makes it easier (and way more fun) to learn French by making real content like movies and series accessible to learners. You can check out FluentU's curated video library, or <strong>bring our learning tools directly to Netflix or YouTube<\/strong> with the FluentU Chrome extension. \r\n<\/p>\r\n<p>\r\n<a data-bid=\"1\" data-no-instant=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/try\/april-sale-3331\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2097\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/FluentU-French-video-library-in-app.jpg\" alt=\"learn-french-with-videos\" width=\"320\" height=\"568\" \/><\/a><\/p>\r\n<p>\r\nOne of the features I find most helpful is the <strong>interactive captions<\/strong>\u2014you can tap on any word to see its meaning, an image, pronunciation, and other examples from different contexts. It\u2019s a great way to pick up French vocab without having to pause and look things up separately.\r\n<\/p><p>\r\n<a data-bid=\"1\" data-no-instant=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/try\/april-sale-3331\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2099\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/FluentU-French-video-with-interactive-subtitles-web.jpg\" alt=\"learn-french-with-movies\" width=\"600\" height=\"390\" \/><\/a><\/p>\r\n<p>\r\nFluentU also helps <strong>reinforce what you\u2019ve learned<\/strong> with personalized quizzes. You can swipe through extra examples and complete engaging exercises that adapt to your progress. You'll get extra practice with the words you find more challenging and even be reminded you when it\u2019s time to review!\r\n<\/p><p>\r\n<a data-bid=\"1\" data-no-instant=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/try\/april-sale-3331\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2102\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/site\/\/3\/French-7.png\" alt=\"practice-french-with-adaptive-quizzes\" width=\"320\" height=\"568\" \/><\/a><\/p>\r\n<p>\r\nYou can use FluentU on your computer, tablet, or phone with our app for Apple or Android devices. <a data-bid=\"1\" data-no-instant=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/try\/april-sale-3331\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Click here to take advantage of our current sale! (Expires at the end of this month.)<\/a>\r\n<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Finding the right tools to support your French learning journey can be overwhelming. 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