Category: French Culture

Your guide to all things Français

Friendly videos, tips and tricks from a real insider

Weekly videos, live discussions in a supportive environment… et plus encore!
Ask your questions, share your experiences and start using your French!

French Folklore : La Petite Souris

May 12, 2015 38 Comments

Salut ! A quick reminder first, if you want to sound French (event to the French!) when you speak, my course French Conversation with Confidence re-opens next month. And I will be sending special free bonus video lessons before the course opens. In your country,

French Office Culture Demystified

March 10, 2015 48 Comments

Bonjour ! The Community sent many requests asking for an episode about working in France. Ok! Here it is. Today, we’ll talk about unwritten office customs in France. Things no one will tell you but that are CRUCIAL for getting you integrated into the team.

French Kissing in France

September 2, 2014 19 Comments

How do you French kiss in France? We’ll tell you all about 5 types of French kisses…

3 Expressions From French Movies

April 22, 2014 25 Comments

Coucou ! In French, as in all languages, we are influenced by movies, TV, songs… And we end up using expressions from those movies, TV programs and songs that don’t mean anything on their OWN but that everybody understands anyway. I’m not sure they are

Book review: Stuff Parisians like

April 24, 2012 4 Comments

Stuff Parisians like, by Olivier Magny, 2011. Summary 110 cultural facts about Parisians. As a former Parisian, I can certify that it is 100% true and hilarious. From the love of « caramel au beurre salé » to the complex relationship status, read Stuff Parisians like and

5 idées de jeux pour améliorer votre français : les mots

April 4, 2012 No Comments

You want to improve your vocabulary. And the only way you’ve found is to learn lists and lists. Which you forget a week later. All for nothing. I suggest you improve your French by playing. What kind of game? Here are 5 game ideas to

>