How do you say “French” in French? With audio

“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 …

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The surprising meaning of bougie in French

What do a bougie person and a candle have in common? You might guess I’m talking about decor options or something along those lines. But if you’ve ever tried doing an online search for something like “bougie in French”, or asked a French friend how to translate “bougie”, what I’ve just said might ring a …

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How to use and conjugate ouvrir | With audio

The French verb ouvrir means “to open”. Like its English equivalent, it’s open to many different possibilities when it comes to meanings and uses. Let’s open our minds and learn more about the verb ouvrir! What does ouvrir mean? The verb ouvrir  usually means “to open”. As in English, this can be used literally or …

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30 cool French words you (probably) don’t know

All languages have their challenges. French, for instance, is riddled with tricky grammar and pronunciation. But all languages also have their good sides – and among those are the cool words you pick up over the course of your learning journey. Here’s my personal list of 30 cool  French words, chosen either for the way …

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Get into the summer spirit with some French beach vocabulary!

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 …

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