French Easter Vocabulary - Le Vocabulaire de Pâques
First let's address the most important French word for Easter: Pâques. (Pronounce it "pak"). It's commonly used without any article (no le, la, les). The post French Easter Vocabulary - Le Vocabulaire...
View ArticleLe Gigot d'Agneau - French Roasted Leg of Lamb Recipe
Today, we'll take a look at a very traditional French leg of lamb recipe: le gigot d'agneau Pascal. In case you were wondering, let's be clear: "Agneau Pascal" does NOT mean "Some guy named Pascal's...
View ArticleLes Traditions de Pâques - Easter's Traditions in France
"Pâques" is an important holiday in France: a religious one of course, but also a traditional gathering for families, religious or not. Kids go egg hunting (you can see our daughter Leyla in action),...
View ArticleFrench Vocabulary for Mother's Day + French Poem Video
Bonjour - I'm Leyla, Camille and Olivier's daughter. Every year, we learn a poem at school for Mother's day (la fête des mères). This year, my parents took a video so we can share it with you. Enjoy!...
View ArticleVisiting Maintenon Castle – French Practice
Learn the French Vocabulary for royalty and practice your French with this easy bilingual French English story about Maintenon castle, not far from Paris. The post Visiting Maintenon Castle – French...
View ArticleWhat does “Vive la France” Mean – Patriotism in French
"Vive la France", "Vive la liberté" are French expressions to show your patriotism. "Vive la France" translates as "hurray for France", or sometimes as "long live France", depending on the context. The...
View ArticleBastille Day French Vocabulary – le 14 Juillet, La Fête Nationale
July the 14th is the French national day - it's called "Bastille day" outside of France but never in France! "Le Quatorze Juillet" is a day of celebrating French culture. Numerous public events take...
View ArticleHow do we Celebrate Halloween in France? Learn French Vocabulary and Traditions
We don't typically celebrate Halloween in France. In the 1990s, young French hipsters started to have costume parties for Halloween, and some bars and restaurants took up the trend as well. The post...
View ArticleProvence Tradition: l’Apéro – French English Bilingual Story
Come have a drink and a bite to eat "chez Julie" in Provence. With this French English bilingual story, practice your French and find out what makes a typical Apéro in Provence! The post Provence...
View ArticleDesperately Seeking Turkey
For our first Thanksgiving in France after living 18 years in the US, I was very excited to get some of our English speaking friends together and throw my famous Thanksgiving meal this Saturday (as...
View ArticleHow To Thank in French + Thanksgiving in France
Camille and I sometimes have students or friends from the US/Canada asking us about how we celebrate Thanksgiving in France. The short answer is "we don't" and that often comes to a them as a...
View ArticleThe Swiss Night Watch – French English Bilingual Story + Video
Discover a peculiar Swiss tradition which dates back from the Middle Ages: "le Guet", the night watchman, and practice your French with this French English bilingual story. The post The Swiss Night...
View ArticleHow To Make New Year’s Resolutions in French
The new year is upon us, and of course, French people also make New Year's resolutions (les bonnes résolutions du nouvel an). Here is a list of vocabulary and constructions used for New Year's...
View Article11 Tips to Debunk New Year in France + Vocabulary
In French, we call New Year's Eve "La Saint-Sylvestre" (pronounced "la sin(nasal) seal vay str") or "Le Réveillon du Nouvel An". Celebrated during the night of December 31st, we usually party with...
View ArticleFrench King Pie Vocabulary, Traditions & Recipe
Let me tell you about the French King Pie: I'll give you the French King Pie vocabulary, explain the French traditions for l'Epiphanie and share my own Galette des Rois recipe with you! Maybe you can...
View ArticleProvence Tradition: l’Apéro – French English Bilingual Story
Come have a drink and a bite to eat "chez Julie" in Provence. With this French English bilingual story, practice your French and find out what makes a typical Apéro in Provence! The post Provence...
View ArticleThe Swiss Night Watch – French English Bilingual Story + Video
Discover a peculiar Swiss tradition which dates back from the Middle Ages: "le Guet", the night watchman, and practice your French with this French English bilingual story. The post The Swiss Night...
View ArticleFrench Charity Shop – French English Easy Practice
Practice your French with this easy French English bilingual story about a French charity store. Vintage shops are quite popular in France, however "Le Charity Shop" of Jugon-les-Lacs is quite unique!...
View ArticleLes Crêpes de la Chandeleur – Recipe & Vocabulary
Crêpes (sort of French thin pancake) are a very common food in France and are not only easy to make but can be served any way you want. This allows the whole family to eat exactly the crêpes that they...
View ArticleÀ la Bibliothèque – At the Library + French Book Vocabulary
Practice your French in context with this easy French English bilingual story and discover a typical French library - une bibiliothèque + French vocabulary. The post À la Bibliothèque – At the Library...
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