12 must-watch French cartoons for kids and adults
Recently, a friend asked me the best thing to watch to practice his English listening skills. He was surprised when I suggested Peppa Pig. We don’...
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French Culture & Life in France
French Culture & Life in France
Understand the culture behind the language: French food, traditions, places, books, music, films, history, and everyday life in France.
View all posts13 Silly French Jokes You Need to Understand to Truly Feel French
French humor is a funny thing. Okay, I started this article with a lame play on words – but I promise that (this time), it’s on purpose. You see, ...
Miam! The Mouthwatering guide to French viennoiseries
An estimated 12 million French people go to their boulangerie (bakery) every day. But what do they buy there? Baguettes (in many different varie...
My Parisian Year (How Paris Changes from Season to Season)
Paris has 4 distinct seasons: winter, spring, summer, fall – but each month has so many features that make it stand out, that it’s often difficult ...
The Complete Guide to Ordering, Drinking and Talking About Water in French
Of all the words that intimidate the beginner French students I’ve worked with, eau is in the top 10. For speakers of many other languages, it’s s...
Best YouTube Channels to Learn French for Free in 2026
According to a study by PhD graduate Paul Sulzberger from Victoria University, listening to a language is one of the most efficient ways to learn i...
The Best French Radio Stations to Listen to in 2026
At least 40 percent of the music on private French radio stations must be of French origin. That’s the measure decided by the French government to...
How do the French celebrate Halloween and La Toussaint?
The French Halloween celebration is very modest compared to the American one, but this doesn’t mean nothing happens. Today you’ll discover what Fre...
Why I love Paris and why you will too (especially if you love food)
I genuinely believe that each of us was scattered around the world so that we, guided by the heart, spend our life in search of_ the_ place. The ...