Even if you’re just starting to study French, believe it or not, you’ve already got a pretty extensive vocabulary! The reason for this is over 10,000 English words come from French. Many others come from Latin, the language from which French originated. This means that a significant number of English words have either exact French … Read More
Podcasts are very à la mode these days, which means you can find at least one covering just about any subject imaginable. Luckily, that includes learning French. Let’s look at the pros and cons of some of the best French learning podcasts. And since English isn’t the only language podcasts come in, we’ll also check … Read More
“Baguette” is one of those French words that’s made it into many other languages. When you learn about or experience life in France, you realize why. Not only are baguettes delicious; they’re so much a part of the everyday here that anyone who’s visited will come away with at least one distinct experience of this … Read More
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 person in your mind, it’s probable that they’re either holding a glass or bottle of wine or have one on the café table in front of them. But … Read More
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, something being done in a good way, or a degree of completeness or quality – among many other things – there’s one word for it all in French: bien. Want to … Read More
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 comes to what it means, that’s when you discover that there’s more to it than you think. Voler means “to fly” – but it also means “to steal”. It … Read More