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When you think of iconic French things to eat, what comes to mind? Maybe you’d say croissants, baguettes, cheese, wine, pastries, coq au vin …. But did you think “butter” ? For some people, French butter is a rich, delicious treat. And the more you think about it, butter is a major ingredient in a lot …
As French verbs go, mettre isn’t the most exciting. It’s got practical definitions, it isn’t living a double life, and it doesn’t immediately evoke big, thrilling feelings like inspiration. But mettre might also be one of the most underrated verbs in French. It’s used in so many ways and in so many expressions that it’s …
READ LESSONAll About “Mettre”, One of the Most Underrated French Verbs
French accents are sneaky creatures. They wait in the dark, looking for an innocent letter to jump onto and transform. But what do they want exactly? I mean, sure, they look stylish with their cute little shapes, but are they really necessary? Can’t you just, you know, forget about them? That’s what you’re about to …
READ LESSONHow to Easily Type and Pronounce the 5 French Accents (With Alt Codes)
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 is used, we’re taught, for very young and/or unmarried women. Pretty straightforward, right? Well, due to the conflicting dynamics of social changes and a certain aspect of …
READ LESSONShould You Ban the Word Mademoiselle from Your Vocabulary and Use Madame Instead?
It may have only two letters, but “by” is a big a word! We use it in so many situations, from giving directions, to talking about art and literature, to expressions – and so much more. But unlike many other words like this, “by” doesn’t have an exact, constant French equivalent. Luckily, if by chance …
Quick – name a French cookie! If you couldn’t, don’t be disappointed. The French are known for their pastries, but they’re not a cookie culture. No, “cookie culture” isn’t an actual term used to categorize civilizations. I made it up. But hopefully you get what I mean. There are some cultures, like the Anglo-Saxon one …