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Author: Alysa Salzberg

Alysa Salzberg is an American writer, worrier, teacher, and cookie enthusiast who has lived in Paris, France, for more than a decade. She has taught English and French for more than ten years, most notably as an assistante de langue vivante for L'Education Nationale. She recently published her first novel, Hearts at Dawn, a "Beauty and the Beast" retelling that takes place during the 1870 Siege of Paris. You can read about her adventures here, or feel free to stop by her website.
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The 25 best French newspapers to read in 2024

September 20, 2024

There are many ways to get to know  France and French culture. One is by reading French newspapers – or at least knowing what those […]

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The 10 best English to French dictionaries to use in 2024

One of the most important tools you’ll need when you learn French is a French-English/English-French dictionary. Whether it’s a print dictionary or an app you […]

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12 Common Ways to Say “I love you” in French

September 3, 2024

“I love you” in French is most commonly expressed as Je t’aime. In most cases, Je t’aime is used just like “I love you” in English […]

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All about the common French phrase “d’accord”

August 28, 2024

D’accord is a French phrase that shows agreement. It means “all right” or “okay”. Depending on the context, it could also be translated as “I agree” […]

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The easy guide to the French definite articles

August 23, 2024

The definite articles in French are: le, la, l’, and les. All of these are the equivalent of “the” in English. You might be wondering […]

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“D’accord” and more: 15 ways to say “okay” in French

August 14, 2024

D’accord is the most common way to say “okay” in French. But there are many other options…including “OK”! Want to learn more about the ways to […]