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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.
Well, well, well…you want to learn how to say “well” in French? You’re in luck! Whether you’re talking about a general sense of wellbeing, something being done in a g…
On the surface, the French verb voler is simple and straightforward. It’s a regular verb that doesn’t bend the rules in any way. But when it comes to what it means, t…
Talking about clothes in French might seem intimidating. After all, France is the most stylish, sophisticated, fashionable country in the world, right? Not exactly…. T…
At a glance, the French verb créer looks pretty creative, with its little accent like a beret jauntily perched on an artist’s head. This may make it seem complex and…
France has four seasons: spring (le printemps), summer (l’été), autumn (l’automne), and winter (l’hiver), and each one has its own significance in French culture and e…
Crepes are one of the foods that people associate with France. And they’re not wrong. There are about 4,000crêperies (crepe restaurants or crepe stands) in France toda…
What does cheese mean to you? For most of us on this planet, cheese is tasty – maybe even downright delicious. It might be something you add to a meal, or a snack on…
Language learning platforms are online programs that let you study a language in their own specific way. Some focus on writing or listening, while others might be more…
The colors in French seem like an easy thing to learn. After all, it’s just vocabulary to memorize, right? Pas tout à fait (Not exactly). The most common French words…
Whether you’ve been to Paris, are planning to go, or are just an armchair traveler, you know the Seine, the main river in Paris. It’s the river that cuts through Paris…
