If you’ve spent any time on TikTok, you’ve probably seen the videos of people assembling ridiculous French sentences using Google Translate. While these are pretty amusing, they only make up a fraction of the French TikToks you can find on the newly popular social media platform.
Looking for ways to spice up your language-learning routine and tired of scrolling through French Instagram accounts and French tweets? It’s high time to get in on the action and find some engaging French TikTok accounts to help you learn the language. Here’s a list of various accounts to follow depending on your interests, including an embedded TikTok video from each account so you can preview what you’ll find there.
French TikTok Accounts To Supplement Your Language Learning
For Teachers’ Pets
Emmanuel, a native French speaker, teaches you some of the basics of the language in short, engaging videos on his account, @encorefrenchlessons. Whether you want straightforward lessons on French greetings, a guide to common sounds French people make, or tips on how to make a traditional French breakfast, this French TikTok account has something for everyone.
For Other Learners
@atfrenchiesAre you kidding ME?! in French 😤 #French
This is another TikTok account aimed directly at French learners, but with a bit more of a fun twist. Some videos offer help for speaking the language, while others are a bit more fun and silly. They also often break down the cultural differences between the United States and France, poking fun at things like college and sports.
For Meme Lovers
♬ son original – mexemluv
User @mexemluv was the inventor of the Google Translate French meme mentioned in the intro, so you can get your fill of those videos on this account. In addition, they have a number of other funny videos in French, which can help you practice your listening comprehension skills while having a laugh.
For Pastry Lovers
@chocolatseveTout le pep’s d’une framboise fraîche dans cette tablette enrichie de pétales de maïs croustillant. Richard Sève source et importe ses cacaos et quotidiennement à Lyon, il torréfie, concasse, broie à la meule de pierre, raffine et conche son propre chocolat. Ainsi, chaque tablette de chocolat Sève a une histoire unique. Le bean-to-bar ou de la fève à la tablette et peut ainsi vous garantir un goût exclusif & fait maison. #chocolatseve #framboise #tabletteframboise #chocolat #chocolate #seve
If you’re a fan of chocolate, pastries or chocolate pastries, you’ll want to give @chocolatseve a follow! This account features a pastry chef baking and decorating mouth-watering French treats. The captions are entirely in French, so test yourself by seeing how much you can understand.
For A Slice Of Life In France
♬ La Vie en Rose – Edith Piaf
The young American woman who runs this account has been living in France for several years with her French partner. She posts videos of everyday life in Paris, scenic imagery of France and funny observations about the French language. She often includes on-screen text in both English and French, which is helpful for beginners.
For The Parisian (Or Parisian At Heart)
@parisimmersif9 restaurants ou expériences gastronomiques que j’ai adoré 🥰 ⚠️malheureusement le marclee est définitivement fermé apparemment 😢 #restoparis #parisrestaurant #parisrestaurants
If you want to keep on top of the new restaurants and experiences in Paris, @parisimmersif is definitely worth the follow. The account spotlights particularly immersive places, hence the name, and you can use it to fill up your itinerary for the city in no time at all.
For The Feel-Good Story Afficionado
@neo.mediaOn a donné une baguette de pain rassis à la reine du pain perdu ! @rebecca_rivk est cheffe à @rivkparis et nous a ouvert les portes de son restaurant pour nous cuisiner sa spécialité. 🍞✨ #gastronomie#recette#pain#painperdu#pourtoi
The team at @neo.media goes around France creating a mixture of positive, heart-warming and interesting stories. In their all-French videos, they look back on history, spotlight small businesses and celebrate French movies that are making waves around the world. No matter who you are, you’re bound to find a few TikToks here that will engross you.