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Writer on French language and life in France
Alysa Salzberg is an American writer and cookie enthusiast who has lived in Paris, France for over a decade. She's the author of Hearts at Dawn, a Historical Novel Society Editors' Choice book that retells Beauty and the Beast during the 1870 Siege of Paris. She brings a unique perspective to French language and culture from her years living in France.
Voilà is a word you’ve probably heard at least a few times before, even in languages other than English. But maybe you’re wondering what exactly voilà means, and how t…
In a country famous for its pastries and viennoiseries, not to mention cheese, bread, and other goodies, French people have quite the selection of things to snack on!…
In French, you’ll often come across two similar words that are actually each other’s opposite: dessous and dessus. What is the difference between dessous and dessus? W…
Like many cultures, the French divide up the year into four seasons, each with its own cultural ramifications. Let’s learn how to say the seasons in French and what th…
Je ne sais quoi (often misspelled jenesequa) is a French phrase that’s crossed over into English. But if you’re wondering what it means, you’re not alone. According to…
How do you say “family” in French? It’s a question that seems pretty simple, but as is the case with families in general, sometimes things can get a little complicated…
Translation seems like such an easy thing. For instance, g_âteau_ becomes “cake” – et voilà! ….Or maybe I meant to say “cookie” because gâteau could mean that, too….…
The Eiffel Tower - la Tour Eiffel in French – is one of the world’s most famous, recognizable landmarks. But despite its fame, there are a few things you may not know…
“French person”, “Frenchman” or “Frenchwoman”, “Frenchie”, or even “frog” - there are a number of ways to refer to French people in English. But what terms do French…
As a teacher, French culture and language writer, and non-native French speaker, “How long does it take to learn French?” is a question I get a lot. Unfortunately, the…
