Essential French Vocabulary: Work and Social Progress

Getting comfortable with these terms will make your French essays flow much better, especially when you're writing about modern social issues. These aren't just random words - they're the building blocks for discussing feminism and workplace equality.

Basic work vocabulary includes "toucher" and "gagner" (both meaning to earn), and "pont" (bridge - useful for connecting ideas). You'll also need "lutter contre" (to fight against) when discussing social battles.

Time expressions are crucial for structuring arguments. Use "au cours des dernières décennies" (over the last few decades) to show historical perspective, and "à l'heure actuelle" (at this moment in time) for current situations.

Opinion phrases like "à mon avis" (in my opinion) and connecting words such as "cependant" and "pourtant" (both meaning however) will make your French sound more natural. Don't forget "malgré le fait" (despite the fact) - it's brilliant for showing contrast in your arguments.

Top tip: Practice using "le mouvement féministe a mené à des progrès" (the feminist movement has led to progress) - this structure works for loads of social topics!