Whether you’ve been to Paris, are planning to go, or are just an armchair traveler, you know the Seine.It’s the river that cuts through Paris, giving us the Rive Gauche (Left Bank) and Rive …
Why the French really say Oh là là (and how to use it correctly)
If you ask the average person what they can say in French, there’s a good chance they’ll tell you “Oh là là”. It’s a phrase that’s even more iconic and well-known than Voulez-vous coucher avec moi ce …
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The best short stories to improve your French (and where to read them for free)
One of the best French teachers I ever had was a charming criminal.After several years of learning French, I started reading French stories and books on my own. Some were fairly easy, while others …
Poisson d’avril ! Why the French say “April Fish” instead of “April Fool’s”
Here’s some great news for French learners: The Académie Française recently announced that French words will no longer be gendered!…Poisson d’avril !In case you’ve never heard this term, it …
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10 Strange Habits You Might Learn Living in France
Whether you’ve stayed in France for a long vacation, as part of a study abroad program, internship, or short-term job, or whether you’re making your life here, there are some parts of the culture that …
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What Is a Typical French Breakfast like – and Why?
“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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