A proverb is a brief phrase used to express some wisdom or advice, often through poésie – poetic flair, imagerie – imagery or rime – rhyme. First up, “c’est la …
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In the Mood For the French Subjunctive
So, you’ve reached that stage in your French learning, where you’ve covered the key tenses, and now this thing called the French subjunctive keeps cropping up at every corner. Most …
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Master the French Months of the Year
“En Avril, Ne Te Découvre Pas D’Un Fil.“ Literally translated as, “In April, don’t remove a thread (of clothing).” Have you heard this popular French proverb? A possible equivalent in …
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French Speaking Countries and the Language Differences
French is one of the most widely taught and spoken languages on earth. There are officially 21 French speaking countries across the globe, the mother tongue of 77 million people, …
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A Quick Sketch of the Colours in French
Le drapeau français orTricolore (the French flag or Tricolour) is the ultimate emblem of all things French, but the word on the street on its meaning? It really depends on …
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French Children’s Stories for Beginners
“After nourishment, shelter and companionship, stories are the thing we need most in the world.” ― Philip Pullman Bedtime Stories All Day Long Stories are the stuff of childhood, and …
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How to Deal with French Negation
The most important lesson I learned about speaking a new language is to stop trying to be perfect. Language is not an exact science! In science there is often a …
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French Audiobooks to Practice Your Reading and Listening
Like many in the language-learning community, I have learned that there is no such thing as “spare time”. The myriad combination of sounds that reach my eardrum truly matter! It …
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Free French Lessons You Can Find on YouTube
I’m sure you already know that YouTube is an excellent source to find information about practically anything you can think of. From educational children’s content and lessons, through to funny …
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6 French Sayings You Should Know
That Dior handbag is going to cost the eyes out of your head! Your coworker entered the conversation like a hair in the soup. Little by little, the bird makes …
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