How To Ask Someone Out on a Date in French
Finding the courage to ask someone out on a date is not easy... let alone trying to find the right words in French. Here is my lesson on asking someone out in French. The post How To Ask Someone Out on...
View ArticleJoyeuse Saint Valentin ! Valentine’s day in France
Le 14 février, c'est La Saint Valentin, la fête de l'amour et des amoureux. Careful though - unlike English cultures, Valentine's day in France is only for people "in" love, not just loving/friendship...
View ArticleLa Fête du Cochon – French English Bilingual Story
Let's discover a local tradition of Brittany "la fête du cochon" - "pig and pork party". Practice your French with this bilingual French English story - if you are vegetarian however, I suggest you...
View ArticleBeer French Vocabulary & Dialogue in a Bar
France is best known for its wines. But what about French beers? "La bière" is also a popular drink in France... Let's go over the French beer vocabulary, and how to order a beer in France. The post...
View ArticleVisiting a Buddhist Monastery in France – Bilingual Story
Buddhism is not the typical religion in France, however Stanislas is lucky to live next to a French Buddhist monastery, and often visits for mindful walks and meditations. Or just to hang with the...
View ArticlePoisson d’Avril ! April’s Fool in France + Laughter Vocabulary
A "poisson d'avril" is a joke made on April 1st. In France, children try to stick a fish picture on their friends' back. When the joke is discovered, they shout "poisson d'avril !". Learn about this...
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 ArticleFreedom is Never Free – The Story of Caen During WW2
Frank shares with us his personal and touching memory of a chance encounter in Caen, France, as he was visiting the city which suffered so much during World War 2. The post Freedom is Never Free – The...
View ArticleFrench Vocabulary for Mother’s Day + French Poem Video
Bonjour - I'm Leyla, Camille and Olivier's daughter and I'm 4. 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...
View ArticleMy A to Z of Brittany – Bilingual Story
Brittany is a unique region of France. Today, I'll share with you my very own A-Z of Brittany, and take you with me for a tour of my favorite French region. I'll write in easy French, and include an...
View ArticleD-Day (“Le Débarquement”) French Vocabulary
June 6th is a pretty special day. It's the anniversary of D-Day and as both a French and US citizen, it definitely has double the impact on me. The post D-Day (“Le Débarquement”) French Vocabulary...
View ArticleHow To Talk About Wine in French
Learn how to speak about wine in French with this French dialogue written in easy French and translated into English. Learn the French wine vocabulary in context, as well as typical questions and...
View ArticleFrench Music Vocabulary + Easy Bilingual Story
Learn the French music vocabulary: musical instruments, types of music and how to use the verb "jouer" and "faire" with instruments. Practice your new French music vocabulary with Suzanne's easy...
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 ArticleD-Day (“Le Débarquement”) French Vocabulary
June 6th is a pretty special day. It's the anniversary of D-Day and as both a French and US citizen, it definitely has double the impact on me. The post D-Day (“Le Débarquement”) French Vocabulary...
View ArticleFrench Music Vocabulary + Easy Bilingual Story
Learn the French music vocabulary: musical instruments, types of music and how to use the verb "jouer" and "faire" with instruments. Practice your new French music vocabulary with Suzanne's easy...
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 ArticleThe French School System Explained
This is always a problem for my students. Understanding the French school system, l'école française, knowing which grades are which is a real nightmare. So here is a post that should make things...
View ArticleWhat Should You do if You Are Sick in France ?
It's never fun to become ill when you are traveling, but should you become sick in France, here are a couple of tips about French doctors, medicine, hospitals and pharmacies that should help you out....
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