Apprendre le français
The key, or one of the keys, to a culture is its music. That can definitely be said about the amazing French music that has been created over the past few decades. For some, the French music may also be a reason why picking up the language to learn. Let us have a look at…
Alsace is one of those areas where I keep going for the tranquility (well, away from the tourists) and the joie de vivre. Like so many others, I find this area quintessential to the French lifestyle. In reality, of course, this idea is formed by me being a foreigner with little idea of the daily…
Or, “dix phrases françaises qui rendront vos vacances en France encore plus agréables”. 🙂 Summer is almost here and France is beckoning with it all its charm. Whether you are planning a weekend in Bordeaux, Paris or Nice, or elsewhere, you probably already thought about what French you do know. Maybe you are even contemplating…
As we conclude a meeting, one of the attendees says “Le temps, c’est de l’argent.” And yes, time is money, but what about the word money throughout time? For thousands of years, French (like other languages) has evolved from common roots. This helps to build a narrative about words and see them as they relate…
One of the fun hurdles when learning nuances of a language is slang and regional expressions. This became very clear to me as I visited Bordeaux and heard expressions I would rarely or ever hear in the east and north. “Adieu” turned out to be the go-to expression for bye, and as I went back…