How to say happy birthday in French (and the mistakes to avoid)
There are some cultural details we take for granted. If you’ve ever celebrated classmates’ birthdays in your French class, or seen a French movie or TV show where ther…
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How to say 'best' in French: meilleur vs mieux
There are two ways to say “best” in French: meilleur (or meilleure/meilleurs/meilleures, depending on what it’s modifying) and mieux. Despite their common translation,…
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30 funny (and often NSFW) French words - and how to pronounce them
Like any language, French has its share of funny words and expressions, from sayings that use vivid or silly imagery to get their point across, to words that just soun…
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How to use and conjugate the French verb "recevoir"
Recevoir means “to receive” in French. But like many commonly used verbs, it has a few different shades of meaning. Let’s learn more about recevoir! Recevoir conjugati…
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9 Ways to Say "I like you" in French
How do you say “I like you” in French? There’s no exact, single-verb equivalent for “to like” in French. Some people call French “the language of love”, but you never…
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What's French architecture like?
Homes, shelters, temples, churches, and other structures have dotted the French landscape since prehistoric times. Today, you can see everything from Gallo-Roman ruins…
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Guadeloupe: The beautiful island where France meets the Caribbean
When learning and teaching 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. An…
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What does rentrer mean exactly? (and how to conjugate it)
The verb rentrer means “to re-enter”/go back inside”, “go home”, or ”fit inside” – at least most of the time. Let’s learn more about this very common French verb that…
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The ancient Gauls (and what the French think of them)
Ancient ancestors of many native French people today, the Gauls (often misspelled “guals”) are at once mysterious and familiar (thanks in part to the beloved Astérix c…
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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…