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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 …
Voilà is a word you’ve probably heard at least a few times before, even in languages other than English. But maybe you’re wondering what exactly voilà means, and how to use it in French. Looking for an explanation of all things voilà? Here it is! What does voilà mean? Voilà essentially means “here or there something/someone is”. By extension, …
Like many cultures, the French divide up the year into four seasons, each with its own cultural ramifications. Let’s learn how to say the seasons in French and what the seasons mean to the French – including which one is France’s favorite! What are the seasons called in French? The four seasons in French are: …
How do you say “family” in French? It’s a question that seems pretty simple, but as is the case with families in general, sometimes things can get a little complicated! Let’s look at some common French family vocabulary and clear up some confusion about things like talking about family members in French and how to …
“French person”, “Frenchman” or “Frenchwoman”, “Frenchie”, or even “frog” – there are a number of ways to refer to French people in English. But what terms do French people use to refer to themselves? It turns out there are several fairly common ways French people refer to themselves and their language. Let’s look at how …
As a teacher, French culture and language writer, and non-native French speaker, “How long does it take to learn French?” is a question I get a lot. Unfortunately, there isn’t a single, concrete answer. That’s because there are a few questions you have to ask yourself first. Let’s look at five questions that will help …