Le 14 Juillet en France
July 12, 2016
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July 14 is French national day, officially called “la Fête nationale” but most of the time we just call it Le 14 Juillet. Some people call Bastille Day.
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Summer Holidays in France: French Tradition, Vocabulary & Expressions
July 5, 2016
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How do the French enjoy the Summer break? Learn French vocabulary, expressions, and phrases the fun way through an introduction to the Summer Holidays in France!
An Introduction to Le Tour de France with Géraldine
June 28, 2016
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Le Tour de France is an annual multiple stage bicycle race, has become popular and it’s a staple of French life in the summer. Discover more with Géraldine.
7 Tricky French-English Faux Amis (False Friends)
June 21, 2016
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These are French false cognates that are easily mistaken. Be careful, or you might accidentally insult someone without knowing it!
Le Sacré-Cœur: A Giant Church in Montmartre, Paris
June 14, 2016
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Le Sacré-Cœur also known as The Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Paris is a massively touristic attraction, in an iconic neighborhood, with a terrific view.
Using Dès, Depuis, à Partir – Binding Actions with Starting Times in French
June 7, 2016
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Express start times like “as soon as”, “starting from”, and “since” in French. Learn how to use “Dès”, “Dès que”, “depuis”, “à partir” with examples.
Meet Johan of Français Authentique
May 31, 2016
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Johan is the founder of Français Authentique where he teaches French too and we have managed to share an episode together.
Common Clichés in French Journalism
May 24, 2016
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Newspapers and online journalism are a great way to improve your French and it is worth knowing the most common journalistic/newspaper cliches.
French Wishes (Greetings) for Occasions & Good Fortune
May 17, 2016
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Give greetings or wish someone “Get well soon”, “Merry Christmas”, “Happy New Year”, “Happy Holidays”, “Happy Birthday” or when someone sneezes!
How to Make Phone Calls in French: Phrases and Etiquette
May 10, 2016
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Survive your French phone conversation – learn useful French phrases and the etiquette when making or answering phone calls.
