Everything you need to know about French liaisons
In French, liaisons are created by connecting the final sound of one word (which usually isn’t pronounced) with the beginning sound of the following word. For instance…
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Understand the culture behind the language: French food, traditions, places, books, music, films, history, and everyday life in France.
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4 very romantic French love poems
Ah, l’amour! Whether you want to celebrate a new love or a lasting one, there are fortunately lots of ways to do so, very much including reading and sharing a beautifu…
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All about La Chandeleur, a day of superstition and crepes
La Chandeleur is a French holiday celebrated on February 2. It’s associated with crepes and several interesting superstitions. Let’s learn more about La Chandeleur, in…
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Everything you need to know about the iconic Champs-Élysées
When many people picture Paris, the avenue des Champs-Élysées, capped off by the Arc de Triomphe is what’s in their mind’s eye. It’s an iconic location, but there’s a…
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French New Year: 5 Traditions and Phrases You May Not Know
As December winds to an end, you may find yourself thinking about New Year’s…and maybe even how to say it in French. Let’s look at all things New Year’s in French and…
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6 French Christmas traditions that might surprise you
The holiday season is upon us, which means you might be wondering what it’s like to celebrate Christmas in France. Many French Christmas traditions are the same or sim…
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How to say "happy Thanksgiving" in French?
Thanksgiving is not on France’s official list of legal public holidays. That does not mean nobody in France celebrates it privately. Here is how to wish someone a happ…
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6 easy French recipes to bring France to your home
There is more to French cuisine than cuisses de grenouilles (frog legs) and escargots (snails). In fact, many French people never ate these two dishes. In this article…
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The true meaning of c'est la vie
As a dramatic person, I often get a bit carried away when something bad, frustrating, or even simply surprising happens. But under the same circumstances, I’ve seen m…
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7 surprising differences between French and Anglo-Saxon parenting
Thanks to books like Bringing Up Bébé, the French parenting style means well-behaved children who’ll eat just about any kind of food, and parents who are impeccably gl…
