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You may know some words for “country” in French, including le pays and la patrie. But how do you say “France” in French, specifically? It turns out you have several options. Let’s look at the most common. How to say “France” in French Here are six common ways the French refer to their country, whether in …
Like people of just about any culture, the French have quite a collection of manners that revolve around eating. Some probably aren’t that surprising – for instance, as in other Western cultures, polite French people eat most meals with a fork, knife, and, when necessary, spoon, and you never start eating before your hosts. But …
In a country famous for its pastries and viennoiseries, not to mention cheese, bread, and other goodies, French people have quite the selection of things to snack on! But there’s a twist: In France, it’s usually a no-no for adults to eat between meals. On the other hand, French kids have their own special snack …
The Eiffel Tower – la Tour Eiffel in French — is one of the world’s most famous, recognizable landmarks. But despite its fame, there are a few things you may not know about la dame de fer. In honor of its upcoming reopening, here are twelve fascinating facts about the Eiffel Tower: Booking.com 1. The Tower …
When it comes to studying the French language and culture, we tend to focus on mainland France. But of course, that’s not where all Francophones live or come from. And it’s not even, officially, the entirety of the country of France. Let’s take a look at another part of France and Francophone culture: Martinique, a fascinating French …
Of all the things you have to learn in French, names seem like one of the easiest. If you’re familiar with names in Western culture, you should be fine, right? That’s mostly correct, but when it comes to names in French, there are a few things that might surprise you – and some rules you …