16 Ways to Say Congratulations in French (And Sound like a Local)
During my year studying abroad in Paris, I had a course on French films that was a real challenge. When I got back my final essay, the professor l...
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All About "La Bise" – the Traditional French Greeting Kiss
“French kiss” is one of those terms that transcends languages, countries and cultures. Even in Canadian French, a deep kiss can be called un french...
Bonjour and beyond: How to say hello in French
Ask just about anyone how to say “Hello” in French, and they’ll know. Bonjour is one of the most famous greetings in the world. Regardless of what ...
How to Say No in French Like a Native
Imagine you’re sitting at a café in Montmartre and your French friend asks you if you’d like to go for a walk. You don’t really feel like it and wo...
Putain: What does the useful yet dangerous French word mean?
Have you ever had a moment when you felt like you really, truly had become French? (if you haven’t given Copycat Cafe a try!) One of mine was the ...
What's the Deal with French Megastar Gérard Depardieu?
Even if you don’t know or care much about French or French culture, you probably know who Gérard Depardieu is. You can count his name among those F...
The 29 Best French Children's Books for Beginner and Intermediate Learners
If you’ve ever opened Le Petit Prince, you know that French children’s books aren’t necessarily easy to understand as a French learner. Many use t...
100 French Idioms That'll Help You Sound like a Local
Have you ever read or heard a sentence you couldn’t understand despite knowing all the words? A sentence whose meaning was as mysterious as the me...
15 French Proverbs and Sayings Locals Use All The Time | With Audio Pronunciation
One of my favorite things about learning a new language is discovering its sayings. You know, those oft-repeated phrases that usually contain some...
13 hilarious French stereotypes (and why they are wrong)
When you study a language and the cultures that go along with it, you’re bound to come across stereotypes. Here are some French stereotypes I regu...