The Essential Guide to the French Subjunctive
Make a wish, demand, statement of uncertainty, or even simply say that something is the best you’ve ever seen or done. If you were speaking French, you probably used t…
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The 25 most beautiful French words (and how to pronounce them)
Many people consider French to be one of the most beautiful languages in the world. But what are some of the most beautiful French words? It turns out that while the F…
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32 Magazines to Help You Learn French - and Where to Find Them
Although they’re not as much a part of the French popular culture landscape as newspapers, French magazines can be a worthwhile way to expand your vocabulary and cultu…
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Avoir: How to Use and Conjugate the Essential French Verb
Avoir is the French verb that means “to have”. But it has so much more than that going for it! For one thing, as you probably know already, avoir is the most common au…
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Slt Tlm!: The Essential Guide to French Internet and Texting Slang
Cc c Alysa, sa va? Don’t worry if you didn’t understand this message. As you’ve probably guessed, it’s not in standard French, but a sub-language: French internet and…
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The Beginner's Guide to the French Alphabet - with Audio
If you want to learn the French alphabet because that’s what many French teachers and courses teach first, stop and ask yourself the following question: What for? Th…
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10 Things You Might Not Know About Black History and Culture in France
The Black Lives Matter movement has been changing the world, and also reminding us of our history. The history of Black people in France is very different from that of…
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What is a typical French breakfast really like?
“French breakfast”: The phrase might conjure up an Instagram-worthy image of a croissant on a pristine white plate, an espresso in an equally pristine mug beside it.…
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The Truth About French Butter
When you think of iconic French things to eat, what comes to mind? Maybe you’d say croissants, baguettes, cheese, wine, pastries, coq au vin …. But did you think “but…
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Black Lives Matter
France has a long history of racism, police brutality and oppression against Black people. That’s something I never wrote about because I didn’t know what to say. I’m…
