Balance, nf : scales, weighing scales; (slang) snitch, squealer . jeter qch dans la balance : to throw sth into the equation faire pencher la balance en faveur de qn/qch : to tip the scales in favour of sb/sth la Balance : Libra être de la Balance : to be Libra The French word « […]
Authentique, adj : genuine, authentic, real. Ce meuble est un authentique Louis XV. This piece of furniture is a genuine Louis XV.
Did you know that young French people use a lot of English words when it comes to love? They no longer talk about “rendez-vous galant” (romantic rendezvous), but rather a “date.” A “crush” is someone you’re attracted to and have “feelings” for; a “redflag” is a toxic person to avoid in a relationship and whom […]
Last week I shared pictures of the most exquisite “junk journal” created just for me by my unbelievably creative friend. So just what is a “junk journal?” “A junk journal is a handmade, often upcycled book or notebook made from a mix of recycled or “found” materials — things you might otherwise throw away, such […]
« C’est au bout du monde ». Literal translation: It’s at the end of the world. Meaning: It’s halfway around the world. Pour leur voyage de noces, ils sont allés au bout du monde. For their honeymoon, they travelled halfway around the world Mon amour est sans limite ! Je te suivrai jusqu’au bout du […]
Le Petit Quotidien, le 25 août 2026 L’astronaute Sophie Adenot est sortie dans l’espace Sophie Adenot est devenue la première Française à sortir dans l’espace, le 18 août. Pendant 6 heures et 23 minutes, avec l’Américain Anil Menon, elle a démonté une antenne de l’ISS, la Station spatiale internationale. Les 2 astronautes n’ont pas eu […]
Bachelier, nm : student who has passed the baccalaureate exam, a high school graduate. The French word « bachelier » looks very similar to the English word “bachelor.” The word “bachelor” in English typically means “an unmarried man,” but it also refers to a diploma from a university … Bachelor’s Degree. In French « bachelier […]
Compréhension, nf : understanding, comprehension. Avec ces explications, la compréhension de ce texte est plus facile. With these explanations, an understanding of this text becomes easier. Sa mère est toujours d’une grande compréhension ! His mother has always been very understanding! Elle a fait preuve de beaucoup de compréhension à mon égard. She was very […]
Did you know that since 2012, the term « mademoiselle » should no longer be used in official forms, but it’s not “forbidden” to use it in everyday life? However, it’s used less and less for adult women. It’s still used for little girls. En français: Saviez-vous que depuis 2012, le terme « mademoiselle » […]
A beautiful gift crafted just for me! I recently received a very special gift from a thoughtful and creative friend… actually, this was the second time she has created a “junk journal” just for me. She knows of my love of France and the French language. I cannot imagine the time it took her to […]
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