Did you know that words that end in -ion are often the same in French and English? And typically, if a word ends in -ion, it is a feminine noun in French. How convenient for those of us who enjoy speaking French! Most of these true cognates, where the spelling and meaning are the same, […]
Bonjour ! If you are planning a trip to Paris and you are thinking of renting a car, Don’t Do It. Finding a place to park in Paris is almost impossible, and the traffic is unbelievable. So, unless you enjoy searching for a parking place, or sitting in traffic, Don’t Do It! I love the […]
« Avaler des couleuvres ». Literal translation: To swallow grass snakes. Meaning: To put up with a lot. To swallow one’s pride. Après une perte dévastatrice, il a dû avaler des couleuvres et admettre sa défaite. After a devastating loss, he had to swallow his pride and admit his defeat.
L’Éveil de Pont-Audemer, 24 Jun 2025, par Mathilde Carnet Une école… pour les chiots! Les premiers mois de la vie d’un chien sont très importants : développement, sociabilité, apprentissages… Pour donner toutes les chances à votre animal d’être bien dans ses pattes, la clinique vétérinaire du Roumois crée l’école du chiot. *** L’Éveil de Pont-Audemer, […]
Monnaie, nf : coins or loose change, or currency in general. The French word « monnaie » looks and sounds alot like the English word “money.” The most common meaning of “money” in English refers to currency, both coins and paper, used to purchase something. In French, « monnaie » can mean currency in general, […]
Chercher, vtr : to look for something, to search for something, to try to find something, to try to remember something. Chercher à faire, loc v : to try to do something, to attempt to do something, to intend to do something. Aller chercher, loc v : to go get, to pick up. Je cherche […]
Now that you know that L’Académie Française was formally established in 1635 by King Louis XIII, here is a bit more information about how it started and where it is today. The Académie had its origins in an informal literary group deriving from the salons held at the Hôtel de Rambouillet during the late 1620s […]
Bonjour ! On 03.03.2025, I posted that I have been asked so many times what are my favorite things about Paris. Tourist attractions? The ambiance of Paris? The daily routine of Parisians? The food? French pastries? Over the last many weeks, I did my best to answer all of those questions. I hope you enjoyed […]
Today, Saturday, June 21, 2025 is La Fête de la Musique in France! Known as World Music Day, this annual music celebration is held on June 21, the summer solstice of the northern hemisphere. Music and voices fill the air for France’s longest day of the year. The annual open-air music festival known as La […]
Chronique Républicaine, 19 Jun 2025 Etangs d’Art à Liffré Depuis le 14 juin, l’étang du Moulin accueille une nouvelle installation artistique flottante dans le cadre d’un partenariat entre la Ville de Liffré et l’association Étangs d’art. Cette structure culturelle, fondée en 2003 aux portes de Brocéliande, oeuvre pour la promotion d’un art environnemental sur l’eau, […]
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