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Whether you’re a budding chef, enthusiastic foodie, or just trying to expand your knowledge of the French language and culture, there are two main kinds of French cooking vocabulary you need to know: cooking words commonly used in French recipes, and French cooking words that have been borrowed into English. Let’s look at the most common …
French people have been wishing each other Bon voyage (Have a nice trip) for centuries. The saying is so common that it’s one of those French phrases that’s been adopted into other languages, including English. Despite how frequently you might hear it, like any ultimate travel destination, bon voyage offers a lot more to discover …
READ LESSONAll About the Phrase “Bon Voyage” – and the Travel Habits of the French
Many people consider French to be one of the most beautiful languages in the world. But what are some of the most beautiful French words? It turns out that while the French have a lot of opinions about many different topics, favorite words doesn’t seem to be among the most popular. Of course, this is …
READ LESSONThe 25 Most Beautiful French Words (And How to Pronounce Them)
If you want to learn the French alphabet because that’s what many French teachers and courses teach first, stop and ask yourself the following question: What for? There are many great reasons to learn the French alphabet, as you will see in this article. But there are also lots of great reasons not to …
READ LESSONThe Beginner’s Guide to the French Alphabet – with Audio
Imagine that your French friend Marie just picked you up at the airport in Paris and hosted you in her lovely home for 3 days. You are grateful and would like to thank her so you say merci when you leave and give her a box full of delicacies from your hometown. Then you wonder: …
READ LESSONThank You in French: 20 Phrases You Can Use to Sound like a Français(e)
Every time I go abroad, I always try to learn a few basic words and phrases. My pronunciation is often atrocious and I make lots of mistakes but it always makes my trips much nicer because people appreciate the effort and don’t see me as yet another tourist. If you go to Paris and only …
READ LESSONDo You Know the Basic French Words and Phrases Needed to Survive in France?