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!
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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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... Read more!
C’est beau! (C’est + Adjective) How to sound instantly French
Bonjour! I can’t count how many times I’ve heard someone say “C’est belle” when I showed them a photo I’d taken in Paris—perhaps of a sunlit street in Montmartre, ... Read more!
Masculine or Feminine? The Great Mystery of French Nouns
Bonjour! When I was teaching beginner French classes in my language centre in Sydney, Australia, students would always ask the same thing—how on earth are we supposed to ... Read more!
Tu vs. Vous – The French Question That Stumped Jenny
Bonjour! Let me tell you about one of my students (we'll call her Jenny!). She started learning French with me in February. A total beginner, but she’s in love with ... Read more!
Visiting France: A Quick Guide to Planning Your French Travel
Planning your French travel? You absolutely should — and not just on a whim. France isn’t just another destination to tick off your list. It’s a place that ... Read more!
Yvoire Guided Walk: A Tour of a Historic Village on Lake Geneva
Welcome to the 'Joucas Guided Walk', an enchanting chapter from our last journey through Provence! During a memorable 40-day stay in Bonnieux, our lovely home base, I explored ... Read more!
Rue Crémieux: You don’t want to miss this Paris colourful street
Rue Crémieux, one of the most colourful streets in Paris, has always been a little detour I couldn’t resist when walking between Gare de Lyon and Place de ... Read more!
Paris Carnival Explained: The Festive Traditions You Can’t Miss
The Paris Carnival boasts a rich history, dating back to the Middle Ages. Once a grand annual event, it disappeared from the city’s streets for decades before making ... Read more!
Mulhouse Carnival: The Festive Traditions You Can’t Miss
The Carnival of Mulhouse is a dazzling and vibrant celebration deeply rooted in the Alsace region. Every year, the city comes alive with music, flamboyant costumes, and a ... Read more!
Lake Annecy: What You Need To See
Lake Annecy is a place that never ceases to amaze me. Framed by steep, forested slopes and snow-capped peaks, its turquoise waters shimmer with an almost unreal beauty. ... Read more!
A History of Rugby in France and Its Cultural Impact
Rugby in France has come a long way from its scrappy 19th-century beginnings, it’s now a symbol of regional pride and national identity. In the Southwest, especially, it’s ... Read more!
