4 very romantic French love poems
Ah, l’amour! Whether you want to celebrate a new love or a lasting one, there are fortunately lots of ways to do so, very much including reading and sharing a beautifu…
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All about La Chandeleur, a day of superstition and crepes
La Chandeleur is a French holiday celebrated on February 2. It’s associated with crepes and several interesting superstitions. Let’s learn more about La Chandeleur, in…
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How to tell the time in French
Telling the time in French isn’t the easiest thing in the world and can even be quite confusing at first if you come from a country that doesn’t use the 24-hour clock.…
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9 common ways to say "what time is it" in French
Quelle heure est-il ? is the basic way to ask what time it is in French. But maybe you want to change things up, or you feel a need to be extremely polite or specific.…
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Everything you need to know about the iconic Champs-Élysées
When many people picture Paris, the avenue des Champs-Élysées, capped off by the Arc de Triomphe is what’s in their mind’s eye. It’s an iconic location, but there’s a…
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8 common ways to say good night in French | With audio
Sleep: It’s one of those things that unites us all. No matter our culture or the language we speak, we all do it. With that in mind, you may be wondering how to wish s…
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25 common ways to say "Goodbye" in French
You just ate in a lovely restaurant in the centre of Bordeaux. You paid, left a tip for the friendly waiter and are about to leave. And you wonder…Should you say Au re…
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"Like", "OK", "selfie", and other English words used in French
Parlez-vous anglais ? If so, believe it or not, you already know a surprising amount of French vocabulary! Thousands of French words are similar to or exactly like the…
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French New Year: 5 Traditions and Phrases You May Not Know
As December winds to an end, you may find yourself thinking about New Year’s…and maybe even how to say it in French. Let’s look at all things New Year’s in French and…
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6 French Christmas traditions that might surprise you
The holiday season is upon us, which means you might be wondering what it’s like to celebrate Christmas in France. Many French Christmas traditions are the same or sim…