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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.
There are many ways to get to know France and French culture. One is by reading French newspapers – or at least knowing what those newspapers are and what they stand…
One of the most important tools you’ll need when you learn French is a French-English/English-French dictionary. Whether it’s a print dictionary or an app you download…
“I love you” in French is most commonly expressed as Je t’aime. In most cases, Je t’aime is used just like “I love you” in English - that is, it can express romantic o…
D’accord is a French phrase that shows agreement. It means “all right” or “okay”. Depending on the context, it could also be translated as “I agree” or “Yes”. D’accord…
The definite articles in French are: le, la, l’, and les. All of these are the equivalent of “the” in English. You might be wondering why there are four “the” ‘s in Fr…
D’accord is the most common way to say “okay” in French. But there are many other options…including “OK”! Want to learn more about the ways to say “okay” in French? O…
Whether or not it’s actually true, many of us consider the French masters of seduction. That must mean there are some perfect French pick-up lines, right? If you’re a…
Do you know the most important French capitalization rules? French shares an alphabet and certain basic grammar and punctuation rules with a number of languages, inclu…
Lunch is the most important meal of the day for most French people. In addition to the food that’s served, a typical, traditional French lunch is a whole experience, a…
Even if you’re just starting out in your French learning journey, you’ve probably come across the phrases j’aime, j’aime bien, and j’adore. Although they have a simila…
