12 terrific facts about the Eiffel Tower
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…
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How do you say "French" in French? With audio
“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…
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How long does it really take to learn 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…
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The surprising meaning of bougie in French
In American English, bougie (pronounced "boo-zhee") is slang for someone or something fancy, pretentious, or trying to look wealthier than it is. It's short for bourge…
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30 cool French words you (probably) don't know
All languages have their challenges. French, for instance, is riddled with tricky grammar and pronunciation. But all languages also have their good sides - and among t…
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Martinique: A beautiful French island in the Caribbean
When it comes to studying the French language and culture, we tend to focus on mainland France. But of course, that’s not where all Francophones live or come from. And…
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The essential guide to the parts of the body in French | With Audio
Want to learn the parts of the body in French? It’s nothing to lose your head over! Let’s look at the parts of the body in French, as well as what articles to use them…
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Everything you need to know about French names
Of all the things you have to learn in French, names seem like one of the easiest. If you’re familiar with names in Western culture, you should be fine, right? That’s…
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What does touché mean exactly?
Many of us change, at least a little, after we travel abroad. The same can be said for the word touché (often misspelled tushay). Touché is a French word that’s found…
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9 ways to say "Shut up" in French
It’s not the nicest phrase, but most of us will say “shut up” to someone at least once in our lives – and we’ve probably been told to shut up, as well. Native French s…