Learn popular French words and expressions, along with their English translations. Interesting french phrases, pronunciation, and some colloquial vocabulary and grammar that you won’t get in a dictionary.
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There are days when you just need a bit of motivation. Whether you are working on the project of a lifetime, or the dog just ate your homework, it never hurts to have a little pick me up. With France…
It is nearly September, which means hold on to your chapeau, La Rentrée is here! More than simply "Back to school", la rentrée is an event. And by that I mean for kids, their parents, and even for adults who…
French waiters have a reputation for being rude, and one of those rites of passage of any visitor is ordering a cup of coffee in French, in Paris. Unless it is a venti at Starbucks, you are bound to be…
Behind closed doors, everyone has their favorite set of nicknames. And French terms of endearment vary widely. French is the language of love, so you know that French pet names and nicknames were going to be quite evocative. Some are…
Young kids are wonderful (most of the time). Full of learning, enthusiasm, and chatter. I have two of them, so I know! So for my list of the top French songs for kids, I picked songs that are popular in…
Raising two toddlers in France, we have these songs on repeat chez nous (at home). Known in French as comptime, these songs for babies and toddlers are simple and sweet. It is interesting as an anglophone to read the lyrics…
"Mise au Placard" is one of those French expressions for which there is no English equivalent. It literally translates to being "put in the closet", and is only used in the context of the French workplace. The reason there is…
The expression "faire le pont" probably happens in everywhere around the world, but the reason it is a notable expression is that it happens so often here in France. Or at least in the life of the average French office…
There are 11 public holidays in France. But there are a lot more French celebrations, holidays, and traditions during the year that don't necessarily come with a day off. There is a particular rhythm given by the calendar to French…
There are times when you just want to get rid of someone. Ok, maybe not. But since we had a bit of fun with the Bonjour in French (how did you do on the quiz?), you knew we had to…
You may think you know the basics, but I bet there are certain ones that will you up. After 10 years in France, even I still sometimes get caught on the rules of saying hello in French. I imagine you…
Do things sound better in French, or is it just in my imagination? Will you have more success if you use pick up lines in French, rather than in English? French might be the language of love, but some of…
Tinkling laughter, a few stumbles down ancient cobblestone streets hand in hand with your French lover, quoting sweet nothings in your ear. Is there any place more romantic than Paris in the spring? Add in a few French love quotes…
Warning, look away now if you are a sensitive soul. The following French insults are fighting words, and will definitely add fuel to the flames. French may be a beautiful language, but French people are not afraid to get into…
Everyone reaches their limit at a certain point. Sometimes you just need to curse out loud, and swear to the heavens. French people are not afraid of cursing. If you live in Paris, this might be more often than not.…
If you've lived in France for a while, you will notice that there are certain "words" your French teacher didn't tell you about: all those weird words in French that sound funny. You won't find them in any dictionary or…
One of the biggest things when learning another language is replying within context. Parisians have a reputation for being rude. A gallic shrug, a sigh and a "c'est comme ça Madame" and French people are ready to wash their hands…
If you are wondering what the heck "guillemets" are, you have come to the right place. English and French may both use the Latin alphabet, but the French writing style is quite different as are certain French punctuation marks. On…
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Being introduced to people in France can be quite a formal affair. There is a proper way to say Bonjour and Nice to meet you in French. When you walk into a party, you do not just walk in and…