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“French breakfast”: The phrase might conjure up an Instagram-worthy image of a croissant on a pristine white plate, an espresso in an equally pristine mug beside it. Instagram isn’t reality, …
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The holiday season is upon us, which means you might be wondering how to wish the French-speakers (and/or fellow French students) you know, “Happy Holidays” in French.Or maybe, as you go about …
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There are some cultural details we take for granted. If you’ve ever celebrated classmates’ birthdays in your French class, or seen a French movie or TV show where there was a birthday, you might think …
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Are you headed to France this year, or have you already been?Here in the world’s top tourist destination, most visitors make a beeline for Paris, Mont-Saint-Michel, or the French Riviera. These …
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As a dramatic person, I often get a bit carried away when something bad, frustrating, or even simply surprising happens. But under the same circumstances, I’ve seen many French people shrug and say …
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French humor is a funny thing. Okay, I started this article with a lame play on words – but I promise that (this time), it’s on purpose.You see, when it comes to French humor in general, there’s a …
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