7 Polite French Phrases to Learn before Visiting Paris
The French – Parisians, in particular – have a reputation for being rude. But the behavior that foreigners perceive as rudeness is often the result of a cultural misunderstanding. France has its own...
View Article7 Verbs that Have No Direct Translation in French
When you imagine a word that has no direct translation into another language, it’s easy to imagine the existence of some exotic, complex word. For example, take the French verb “entarter.” This means,...
View ArticleFrench Swear Words: Better You Know!
Yes, you must even learn these when you are in France. Nothing’s more embarrassing than repeating something that you’ve often heard in French, thinking it’s no more than a harmless interjection…. only...
View ArticleVerb Spotlight: Amener, Apporter, Emmener, Emporter
In this month’s verb spotlight, we’re going to focus on the French “bring / take” verbs. It’s no surprise that these verbs – amener, emmener, apporter and emporter – can prove troublesome for...
View Article10 Ways to Say Goodbye in French
Sometimes it’s the simple things that trip you up when speaking French. Saying goodbye, for example, might seem like an easy enough thing to do. But there are numerous phrases for it and, believe it or...
View ArticleOpening a French Bank Account: Key Vocabulary & Information
It’s September. A time for fresh start. A different season. And new people. Every year at this time, Paris is hit with a huge wave of new expats. We know that right now there are thousands of you out...
View ArticleHow to Use the French Pronoun “en”
If you want your French to sound more advanced, one of the best ways is to understand how to use the French pronoun “en.” Sure, you can construct proper sentences without these tiny words, but you’ll...
View ArticleVerb Spotlight: “Faire”– Usages and Expressions
The verb “faire” is one of the handiest verbs in the French language, but it can be one of the most confusing for beginners. Not only is faire an irregular verb, but it has multiple uses and appears in...
View ArticleCafé Talk: 12 French Phrases for Hanging Out in a Parisian Café
Ah, il fait si beau! This spring, Paris is flirting with all of us by offering days and days of golden sun, bright blue skies and breezes soft as a caress. When the weather is this lovely, it makes you...
View ArticleSurviving the French Job Interview: Cultural & Language Tips
Looking for a job in France? If so, it’s never too early to start preparing for the job interview. In France, as in most countries, the job interview (entretien d’embauche) is a critical opportunity to...
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