What do you picture when you think of France? For most people, it’s either Paris, or a vineyard or château in a picturesque countryside. Neither one of those images are incorrect, but there’s so much …
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Miam! The Mouthwatering guide to French viennoiseries
An estimated 12 million French people go to their boulangerie (bakery) every day. But what do they buy there? Baguettes (in many different varieties) are still the top-seller – the French really do …
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My Parisian Year (How Paris Changes from Season to Season)
Paris has four distinct seasons: winter, spring, summer, fall – but each month has so many features that make it stand out, that it’s often difficult to divide the year into such large portions. …
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Should You Ban the Word Mademoiselle from Your Vocabulary and Use Madame Instead?
In France, Mademoiselle is a complicated word!Most of us learn three basic titles in French: Monsieur (abbreviated M.), Madame (abbreviated Mme.), and Mademoiselle (abbreviated Mlle.). The latter …
The Complete Guide to Ordering, Drinking and Talking About Water in French
Of all the words that intimidate the beginner French students I’ve worked with, eau is in the top 10. For speakers of many other languages, it’s such a strange combination of letters. Eau -- how the …
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From Frogs Lovers to American Haters: The Hairy Truth Behind Common French Stereotypes
When you study a language and the cultures that go along with it, you’re bound to come across stereotypes.Here are some common ones I often hear about the French – and why they’re not true. Or …