The Crusty Guide to French Baguettes (And How to Order One)
"Baguette" (sometimes incorrectly written bagette) is one of those French words that's made it into many other languages. When you learn about or e...
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Everything You Wanted to Know About French Wine (And Were Maybe Afraid to Ask)
Like baguette and cheese, wine is a major part of both French culture and of the image France has around the world. When you picture a French perso...
Bien and Beyond: How to Say “Well” in French
Well, well, well…you want to learn how to say “well” in French? You’re in luck! Whether you’re talking about a general sense of wellbeing, someth...
Voler: A Mild-Mannered French Verb with an Exciting Double Life
On the surface, the French verb voler is simple and straightforward. It’s a regular verb that doesn’t bend the rules in any way. But when it come...
How to Look French and Talk About Clothes in French
Talking about clothes in French might seem intimidating. After all, France is the most stylish, sophisticated, fashionable country in the world, ri...
How to Use the French Verb Créer (And Understand All Its Nuances)
At a glance, the French verb créer looks pretty creative, with its little accent like a beret jauntily perched on an artist’s head. This may make ...
The Local's Guide to Enjoying and Talking About the Summer in French
France has four seasons: spring (le printemps), summer (l’été), autumn (l’automne), and winter (l’hiver), and each one has its own significance in ...
The Mouth-Watering Guide to French Crepes (And How to Make Them)
Crepes are one of the foods that people associate with France. And they’re not wrong. There are about 4,000crêperies (crepe restaurants or crepe st...
Tout Un Fromage: Why French Cheese Is More Than Just Food
What does cheese mean to you? For most of us on this planet, cheese is tasty – maybe even downright delicious. It might be something you add to a ...
French Immersion: Why You Should Avoid Paris (And Choose a Small City Instead)
So, you’re feeling ready to immerse yourself in French life to take your French to the next level. C’est génial! Now it’s time to decide where to g...
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