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Want to learn the parts of the body in French? It’s nothing to lose your head over! Let’s look at the parts of the body in French, as well as what articles to use them with and a few French body parts phrases and expressions! The parts of the body in French Here are common …
In a summer mood? Whether you’re planning a trip or armchair traveling, why not brush up on your French beach vocabulary? Let’s look at some words, phrases, and expressions related to the seashore in French – and learn some interesting facts about beaches and beachgoing in France along the way! You will also learn how …
Many of us change, at least a little, after we travel abroad. The same can be said for the word touché. Touché is a French word that’s found its way into English. For Anglophones, saying “Touché” either means “You hit me with the tip of your foil” if you’re fencing or “Wow, that was the …
Acronyms are words that are made up of the beginning letters in a longer term. They exist in many languages, but they’re extremely important in French. Let’s look at some of the most common French acronyms and learn a little about them and the role they play in everyday life in France. What is an …
Whether it’s to save space, avoid repeating long terms, or even simply to sound cool, French speakers often abbreviate (shorten) words. Let’s look at some of the most common French abbreviations, as well as some of the general rules for how they’re formed. What is an abbreviation? An abbreviation is a shortened word. In French, …
As Christmastime comes near, you may find yourself wondering how to talk about this holiday in French. So, here’s a little gift from us to you: French Christmas vocabulary! French Christmas ambiance and traditions Noël – Christmas Joyeux Noël – Merry Christmas/Happy Christmas le réveillon (de Noël) – Christmas Eve. Note that réveillon means ‘Eve’ …