The Strange French Food Habits That Confuse Foreigners

It’s no secret that French people love food. And rightly so, considering how delicious French cuisine is. Not only did French people invent and refine many cooking techniques, including poaching, flambéing, and braising, but they also developed a set of French eating habits distinct from what foreigners might be used to. Some of these food …

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The 64 Best French Songs to Listen to in 2024

Do you want to learn French with music, but don’t know any French artists? Today is your lucky day! Here’s a selection of songs in genres ranging from traditional chanson française, to rock and rap. You’re sure to find French music you like – and that will help you learn. How to use French music …

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The Crusty Guide to French Baguettes (And How to Order One)

“Baguette” (sometimes incorrectly written bagette) 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 …

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The Local’s Guide to Enjoying and Talking About the Summer in French

France has four seasons: spring (le printemps), summer (l’été), autumn (l’automne), and winter (l’hiver), and each one has its own significance in French culture and everyday life.   While we mostly associate summer with the south of France, the location of the famous Côte d’Azur, the summer weather and mood does reach the whole country …

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