7 surprising differences between French and Anglo-Saxon parenting
Thanks to books like Bringing Up Bébé, the French parenting style means well-behaved children who’ll eat just about any kind of food, and parents who are impeccably gl…
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How to use and conjugate the French verb nettoyer
Are you one of those people whose house is clean but cluttered, rather than neat and tidy? If so, the French verb nettoyer is for you! Nettoyer means “to clean” but…
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Who is Marianne, symbol of the French Republic?
While studying or visiting France, you might have noticed a woman with unbound hair and a strange bonnet on her head cropping up in different places. Sometimes she’s t…
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The ultimate list of French conversation starters and topics
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12 common ways to say "welcome" in French
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The 22 Best French Books to Read in 2026
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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’s learn how to conj…
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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 front, because Franc…
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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 surprising - for instance, a…
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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 voilà means, and how t…