“Douce France”, performed by Charles Trenet, is a nostalgic and heartfelt ode to the France of his childhood. Written during a turbulent period in French history, the song ... Read more!
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“Douce France”, performed by Charles Trenet, is a nostalgic and heartfelt ode to the France of his childhood. Written during a turbulent period in French history, the song ... Read more!
While hiking through the picturesque mountains of Savoie, I stumbled upon a cluster of violets, their delicate petals spread out like a vibrant tapestry against the green. Instantly, ... Read more!
For years, I embarked on a quest, reminiscent of Tintin's adventures, to find my own treasure: the Adventures of Tintin Complete Collection in French.This pursuit, filled with as ... Read more!
What is ‘America’ in French? This might be an easy question for francophiles and francophones to answer. But we should never take for granted that, for many, the ... Read more!
Everyone in France knows the only French secular song “Petit Papa Noël”. Grandparents, parents, children… everyone has listened to it over and over again in their younger years ... Read more!
What is ‘England’ in French? This might be an easy question for francophiles and francophones to answer. But we should never take for granted that, for many, the ... Read more!
In a previous article, I talked about what is France in French. I’d like to continue on this topic and ask the question: how France got its name? ... Read more!
What is ‘Germany’ in French? This might be an easy question for francophiles and francophones to answer. But we should never take for granted that for many, the ... Read more!
I had fun creating this unique ABC of Paris. This is a great way to learn more about the landmarks of Paris, from monuments to places and districts. ... Read more!
On the first Sunday of Advent our French blog Mon Grand-Est organised a blog carnival on the theme of “An Enchanting Christmas“. To celebrate the most wonderful time of ... Read more!
We are now finishing up the Summer holidays here in France and getting ready for school to start (and work to resume). I have been busy with a few ... Read more!
What is ‘France’ in French? This might be an easy question for francophiles and francophones to answer. But we should never take for granted that, for many, the ... Read more!
‘Tis the season to be jolly, and what better way to kick off the holiday festivities than with a hearty dose of laughter? We all know the iconic ... Read more!
At the end of Summer, crocuses are blooming in the meadows and clearings. When French people sing about them, we know that Autumn in near: Colchiques dans les ... Read more!
The pronunciation of “plus” can be a bit tricky: do we apply an s sound as in “pluss” or not like in “plu“? And what about the liaison ... Read more!
Spring is here and to celebrate the renewal of life, nothing is better than a beautiful French poem about a rose. Let me introduce you to Pierre de ... Read more!
Did you know the French have several words about ‘walking’, a popular pastime in the country? Let’s look closer at walking in France and the corresponding vocabulary. ... Read more!
In French, the term for people who live in cities and regions is known as ‘gentilé’. The French definition of the term is: “Nom donné aux habitants d’un ... Read more!
This is our Top 10 reasons for learning French… French: the language of lovers, spoken in five continents. The official language in more than 40 countries (including Canada, ... Read more!
L’Enfant au Tambour… the story of the song known in English as “The Little Drummer Boy”. About the song The Little Drummer Boy was written by Katherine ... Read more!
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