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Kurmanji beyond the courses.
This space will gradually become a French-language reference on the Kurmanji language: grammar, vocabulary, culture and usage. Here are the four pillars that will structure it.
Understanding the language
The grammar and mechanics of Kurmanji, explained for French speakers — not as a list of isolated rules.
- Kurmanji alphabet
- Sentence construction
- Ezafe
- Oblique case
- Pronouns
- Verb tenses
- Negation and questions
- Logical connectors
- Common mistakes by French speakers
Speaking and using it
The language in real use: words and sentences to start using it, not just recognizing it.
- Word of the day
- Useful phrase
- Mini-dialogue
- Thematic vocabulary
- Expression in context
Language and culture
Culture in service of the language: the context that gives meaning to words, expressions and texts.
- Kurdish literature
- Songs studied as teaching material
- Family transmission
- Regional variations
- The language in everyday life
Kurmanji in France
Learning and passing on Kurmanji from a French-speaking perspective, drawn from Hesen's experience in the field.
- Learning Kurmanji as a French speaker
- Passing it on between generations
- Reconnecting with a family language
- Language mediation
- Resources and initiatives in France
These themes indicate what this knowledge hub will cover — not articles already published. Content will be added progressively, and verified before publication.