Interesting facts about the French language and culture
Hilarious video about the 3 biggest difficulties with the French language
By Anthony
• 10 April 2023
Paul Taylor is an English comedian who has lived in Paris for many years. He describes French society very accurately and his sketches are hilarious….
The French letter used in only one word
By Anthony
• 10 April 2023
The French language is full of surprises as you know! Here is a new one: there is one letter in the French alphabet, used for…
Learn French for beginners: 5 essential tips to boost your learning journey
By Anthony
• 4 April 2023
Are you feeling the itch to learn French? Does the idea of speaking a beautiful and romantic language ignite a spark within you? Perhaps you…
“Les doigts dans le nez !”
By Anthony
• 31 March 2023
Literal translation “Fingers in the nose!” English equivalence “A piece of cake!” Listen to the pronunciation Listen to the pronunciation Explanation / Comment Why having…
How many people speak French in the world?
By Anthony
• 8 November 2022
How many people speak French in the world? French remains the 5th most widely spoken language in the world (after English, Chinese, Hindi and Spanish)….
“La vérité sort toujours de la bouche des enfants.”
By Anthony
• 8 November 2022
Literal translation “The truth always comes out of children’s mouths.” English equivalence “Out of the mouths of babes and sucklings.” Listen to the pronunciation Listen…
The best online dictionary: WordReference.com
By Anthony
• 8 November 2022
When learning French or any other language, you need a good dictionary! Learning a foreign language requires dedication and practice, but having a reliable dictionary…
The French national anthem: La Marseillaise
By Anthony
• 8 November 2022
The French national anthem, the Marseillaise, was composed in 1792 in Strasbourg (not Marseille) in only one night by Claude-Joseph Rouget de Lisle. It has…
“C’est la vie !”
By Anthony
• 8 November 2022
Literal translation “This is the life!” English equivalence “That’s life!” Listen to the pronunciation Listen to the pronunciation Explanation / Comment This French idiom is…
“In Paris they simply stared when I spoke to them in French; I never did succeed in making those idiots understand their language.”
By Anthony
• 8 November 2022
“In Paris they simply stared when I spoke to them in French; I never did succeed in making those idiots understand their language.” When you…
