The 22 Best French Books to Read in 2026
You’ve probably read short stories and children’s books while learning French. Now, you feel ready to take the next step, reading a French book fo...
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All about “fuir", a French verb you don’t need to avoid
There’s no need to run away from the French verb fuir! It may look a bit strange, but once you understand its basic meaning, it’s easy to use. Let...
9 Ways to Say "France" in French
“France” in French is la France, pronounced “lah frahnss”. You write it the same way as in English, always capitalized, but with the article la in ...
6 French table manners that might surprise you
Like people of just about any culture, the French have quite a collection of manners that revolve around eating. Some probably aren’t that surprisi...
Voilà: What's the meaning of the popular French word?
Voilà is a word you’ve probably heard at least a few times before, even in languages other than English. But maybe you’re wondering what exactly vo...
The delicious guide to le goûter and snacking à la française
In a country famous for its pastries and viennoiseries, not to mention cheese, bread, and other goodies, French people have quite the selection of ...
Getting to the bottom of the French words “dessous” and “dessus”
In French, you’ll often come across two similar words that are actually each other’s opposite: dessous and dessus. What is the difference between ...
The essential guide to the seasons in French
Like many cultures, the French divide up the year into four seasons, each with its own cultural ramifications. Let’s learn how to say the seasons ...
What does je ne sais quoi mean exactly?
Je ne sais quoi (often misspelled jenesequa) is a French phrase that’s crossed over into English. But if you’re wondering what it means, you’re not...
How to talk about family (la famille) in French
How do you say “family” in French? It’s a question that seems pretty simple, but as is the case with families in general, sometimes things can get ...