All About La Marseillaise, the Turbulent French National Anthem
You’ve probably heard the French national anthem, the Marseillaise, before, even if you’re not a French speaker or student. You may have come across it during sports m…
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Why French People Switch to English - and How to Stop Them
Have you ever started talking to someone in French and then they switched to English? Maybe it happened immediately, or maybe it was after you’d uttered a sentence or…
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How to Say “Doctor” in French – and the Ups and Downs of Going to the Doctor in France
You may have heard that France has universal healthcare, but there are some other things about healthcare in France that might surprise you. One of those is how to say…
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The Ultimate Guide to the Louvre Museum
Pass any tourist shop in Paris, and you’ll spot objects printed with the Louvre’s famous Renaissance façade, as well as its equally famous glass pyramid. In the same s…
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The 20 most bizarre French street names
Many French street names aren’t particularly surprising. Charles de Gaulle leads the pack as the person with the most streets named after him. Other streets, boulevard…
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How to Say “but” in French (And Vary Your Vocabulary)
There are some words that hold entire sentences together but get overlooked. We spend a lot of time learning complicated verb tenses and intriguing vocabulary words in…
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41 Popular French Youtubers That Will Help You Better Understand Spoken French
Watching YouTube videos is an excellent way to improve your listening skills and learn useful vocabulary while having fun. But will you be able to understand French Y…
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The Strange French Food Habits That Confuse Foreigners
It’s no secret that French people love food. And rightly so, considering how delicious French cuisine is. Not only did French people invent and refine many cooking tec…
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The 64 Best French Songs to Listen to in 2026
Do you want to learn French with music, but don’t know any French artists? Today is your lucky day! Here’s a selection of songs in genres ranging from traditional chan…
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The Crusty Guide to French Baguettes (And How to Order One)
"Baguette" (sometimes incorrectly written bagette) is one of those French words that's made it into many other languages. When you learn about or experience life in Fr…
