13 hilarious French translation
Translation seems like such an easy thing. For instance, g_âteau_ becomes “cake” – et voilà! ….Or maybe I meant to say “cookie” because gâteau cou...
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12 terrific facts about the Eiffel Tower
The Eiffel Tower - la Tour Eiffel in French – is one of the world’s most famous, recognizable landmarks. But despite its fame, there are a few thi...
How do you say "French" in French? With audio
“French person”, “Frenchman” or “Frenchwoman”, “Frenchie”, or even “frog” - there are a number of ways to refer to French people in English. But w...
How long does it really take to learn French?
As a teacher, French culture and language writer, and non-native French speaker, “How long does it take to learn French?” is a question I get a lot...
The surprising meaning of bougie in French
In American English, bougie (pronounced "boo-zhee") is slang for someone or something fancy, pretentious, or trying to look wealthier than it is. I...
30 cool French words you (probably) don't know
All languages have their challenges. French, for instance, is riddled with tricky grammar and pronunciation. But all languages also have their good...
Martinique: A beautiful French island in the Caribbean
When it comes to studying the French language and culture, we tend to focus on mainland France. But of course, that’s not where all Francophones li...
The essential guide to the parts of the body in French | With Audio
Want to learn the parts of the body in French? It’s nothing to lose your head over! Let’s look at the parts of the body in French, as well as what...
Everything you need to know about French names
Of all the things you have to learn in French, names seem like one of the easiest. If you’re familiar with names in Western culture, you should be ...
What does touché mean exactly?
Many of us change, at least a little, after we travel abroad. The same can be said for the word touché (often misspelled tushay). Touché is a Fren...