Henri IV may have been one of France’s most popular kings, but Paris hides his darkest secret in plain sight. Take the Rue de la Ferronnerie, for instance. ... Read more!
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Célèbre vs Fameux: The False Friend That Will Trip You Up
When I was living in Australia, I often found myself saying, La France me manque — I miss France.It was one of those little French sentences I repeated over and over, ... Read more!
Flames of Faith: Molsheim and the Counter-Reformation in Alsace
Molsheim and the Counter-Reformation tells the story of a small Alsatian town that rose to prominence as a Catholic stronghold in the shadow of Protestant Strasbourg. In the ... Read more!
Southwick, Hampshire: The Red-Door Village with D-Day Secrets
Nestled beneath the northern slope of Portsdown Hill, at the southern end of the Meon Valley, Southwick looks like something straight out of a picture postcard: half-timbered cottages, thatched ... Read more!
The French Word “et” That Refuses to Link
Ahh... the French word "et" and the mysterious French liaison.It all started with a question from my French student, Janis.“You said et — and there was no liaison. Is that ... Read more!
Molsheim, Alsace: Where History and Speed Collide
My last visit to Molsheim in Alsace was back in December 2018.It was that kind of crisp, dry cold that nips at your cheeks and makes you want ... Read more!
French Verbs in Near Future (Futur Proche)
When I was living in Australia, I often found myself saying, La France me manque — I miss France.It was one of those little French sentences I repeated over and over, ... Read more!
The French Travel Verbs That’ll Send You in Circles
When I was living in Australia, I often found myself saying, La France me manque — I miss France.It was one of those little French sentences I repeated over and over, ... Read more!
Appeler, épeler, épiler–beware the confusion!
When I was living in Australia, I often found myself saying, La France me manque — I miss France.It was one of those little French sentences I repeated over and over, ... Read more!
Longest Bench in the World? I Sat Down to Investigate
I've got a 'petite devinette' for you: who really has the longest bench in the world? Well, I went to Geneva to find out...It was during my most ... Read more!
“Tour” in French — One Word, Two Genders, Many Meanings
When I was living in Australia, I often found myself saying, La France me manque — I miss France.It was one of those little French sentences I repeated over and over, ... Read more!
Visiter vs. Rendre Visite: Don’t Visit Your Grandma Like a Museum!
When I was living in Australia, I often found myself saying, La France me manque — I miss France.It was one of those little French sentences I repeated over and over, ... Read more!
Supporter or Soutenir? Don’t Let This French False Friend Fool You
When I was living in Australia, I often found myself saying, La France me manque — I miss France.It was one of those little French sentences I repeated over and over, ... Read more!
Terroir or Territoire? Which Word to Use in France?
Let’s set the scene.You’re in a picturesque French village. There’s a sign pointing to a route des vins, someone is explaining the magic of the local soil, and you ... Read more!
French Adjectives: The Secret Word Order You Need to Know
Imagine this: you’re strolling through a charming French village, admiring une maison blanche. You turn to your friend and proudly say, “Look! A white house — une blanche maison!”Well… not quite.In English, ... Read more!
Être vs Avoir in the Past Tense: A Quick Learning Guide
Picture this: you’re sitting at a little café in Lyon, chatting to the waiter about your day.You want to say: I arrived this morning, we went to the cathedral, she stayed ... Read more!
Mastering Manquer: The French Verb That Tricks Every Traveller
When I was living in Australia, I often found myself saying, La France me manque — I miss France.It was one of those little French sentences I repeated over and over, ... Read more!
Savoir vs Connaître — The French To Know Survival Guide
If you’re an anglophone (American, British, Aussie…), you probably use to know everywhere: I know her, I know Paris, I know how to ski.In French, though, you have ... Read more!
Ville or Village ? A Mini Guide for Anglophones Exploring France
Bonjour!If you’re planning a trip to France — whether to explore pretty hilltop towns or get lost in the backstreets of Paris — you’ll soon come across the ... Read more!
Billet or Ticket? A Handy French Guide for Travellers
Bonjour!The other day, during a French lesson, my American student Janis looked at me with that puzzled expression I know all too well.“Wait,” she said. “Why is it ... Read more!
