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French Swearing: How to Swear Without Being Rude

Coucou, Have you ever read posts or watched videos recommending you to use Putain and Merde in French? To « sound » more French? Well. To be honest, it is one of the worst tips I’ve ever read online. Why? Because swearing sounds even more rude in

What happens on “le 11 novembre” in France

Bonjour, Today is “le 11 novembre”, the celebration of the end of WW1. It’s a bank holiday in France. It’s even more important this year as we celebrate WW1 Centenary. Please join me on this special day of peace and commemoration.

How to Make a Toast in France

Coucou ! Toasting in all countries is full of customs and superstitions. It’s a tradition that goes back to the Middle Ages and probably beyond. And still now, it’s always a ritual. How to make a toast in France, what to do, what to say?

La Toussaint in France

Bonjour ! This morning, at the market in my street, there were big pots of flowers called « Chrysanthèmes ». It reminded me of all the people we loved that won’t be here for Christmas, this year. And about the luck we have to still be surrounded

5 FAKE French Expressions to Avoid

Wondering if we actually use those “French” expressions in French? “Brunette” or “allons-y”? These expressions are actually only used in English…

7 Types of French Friends

Coucou ! Ça va ? Making friends is the BEST way to learn a language and have fun in a country. But French people have a bad reputation abroad. We are supposed to be cold and hard to reach. And not very friendly… Some say

How to Go to the Cinema in France

Salut ! When in France, you’ll not only find plenty of museums to visit and cafes where you can spend an afternoon, but cinemas where you can relax and watch a movie. This is what we’ll see in today’s episode of Comme une Française TV.

How to Say “I Have to Leave”

Salut ! When in France, there are situations where you need to say more than “Au revoir” and leave. You want to say “Sorry I have to go” or “I’m sorry I’m in a hurry.” All these colloquial French expressions for everyday life in France.

How to Go to the Pharmacy in France

Bonjour ! Have you ever been sick in a foreign country? Yes? Me too! And I remember very well how embarrassing it was to explain my symptoms to the pharmacist. You know what I’m talking about… The symptoms you don’t want the 10 people in

French Kissing in France

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

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