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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For centuries, French writers have searched for the meaning of life, in good times and in bad. Seeking happiness, solitude, or solace, there are many beautiful French proverbs about life and living to the max. And the flip side of…
If you have ever heard the President of France speak, you know he says this a lot: "Vive la France". This ubiquitous phrase enters into almost every speech and address to the nation that French Presidents deliver. It is not…
Linguists say you can't really understand a culture until you understand their expressions. And when it comes to funny French phrases and idioms, that really gives you an insight into the French psyche. From "fingers in the nose" to "having…
With French being the language of love, and Paris the city of romance, you know that there are going to be some fabulous romantic French phrases and proverbs out there. As someone who came to France as a singleton, did…
Everyone knows that French people take their food seriously. From Michelin star restaurants to Julia Child, french food is considered to be haute gastronomie. So as you can imagine, there are quite a few funny French food expressions and idioms…
Ahh food, our reason for being! There are two types of people, the ones who live to eat, and those who eat to live. In France, food is a very important of the culture, the way we socialize, and the…
France is a world-leader when it comes to producing wine, so it is no surprise that we also quite enjoy drinking it! Who doesn't enjoy a heavenly glass of wine at the end of a long day? A time to…
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…
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 holidays, celebrations, and traditions during the year that don't necessarily come with a day off. And having lived in France for over 10 years now, I've…
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, with some romantic French love songs playing in the background. Is there any place more romantic than Paris in the spring? Add in a…
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. Rated R, I advise you to proceed with caution! French may be a beautiful language,…
