Brasserie, nf : a brewery or a bar that serves meals. The French word « brasserie » looks almost the same as the English word “brassiere.” The most common meaning of “brassiere” in English refers to a feminine undergarment. In French, « brasserie » means “a brewery or a bar that serves meals.” The word […]
Apprendre, vtr : to learn, to learn about, to hear about, to find out about, to teach, to inform, to tell about. Elle apprend le français depuis trois ans. She has been learning French for three years. Je viens d’apprendre qu’elle est partie. I just found out that she left. Elle essaie d’apprendre le piano […]
Did you know that France has a governing body for the French language? The Académie Française is the principal French council for matters pertaining to the French language. The Académie was officially established in 1635 by Cardinal Richelieu, the chief minister to King Louis XIII. Abolished in 1793 during the French Revolution, it was restored […]
Bonjour tout le monde ! (Hello everyone!) Traveling by rail is part of the fabric of France. One of my favorite things to do in Paris is to take the RER (regional train) or the TGV (high speed train) for day trips outside of Paris… it’s kind of a tourist thing, but Parisians do it […]
« Sauter du coq à l’âne ». Literal translation: To jump from rooster to donkey. Meaning: To jump from one subject to another. Malheursement sa présentation était très confuse. Il a sauté du coq à l’âne. Unfortunately, his presentation was very confusing. He jumped from one subject to another.
Pontivy Journal, 5 Jun 2025 La pistache, un super aliment Bien protégée dans sa coque, la pistache coche toutes les cases. Riche en anti-oxydants, elle trouve naturellement sa place dans votre alimentation. *** Pontivy Journal, 5 Jun 2025 Pistachio, a superfood Well protected in its shell, the pistachio ticks all the boxes. Rich in antioxidants, […]
Ancien, adj : ancient, old, former. The French word « ancien » looks almost the same as the English word “ancient.” The most common meaning of “ancient” in English is “very old.” In French, the meaning of the word « ancien » depends on its position in relation to the noun it modifies. If the […]
Motivation, nf : motivation, reason, cause. Nous comprenons très bien les motivations de votre départ. We understand the reasons for your departure quite well. Ma motivation pour le travail est à son plus bas le vendredi après-midi. My motivation for work is lowest on Friday afternoon.
Did you know that the little dots that appear above certain vowels (generally, ë, ï, and ü) actually serve a purpose? In most situations, the accent tréma (ë, ï, and ü) is indicating that the accented letter must be pronounced distinctly from the preceding vowel. Examples: Noël (Christmas) héroïne (heroine) ambigüe (ambiguous) As with all […]
The Parisian weekend. As a break from the “Métro, boulot, dodo,” Parisians often spend the weekend with friends and family, taking meals together, or relaxing with a book in a neighborhood park. Considering that Paris has more than 130 museums and galleries, wandering through the city’s historical streets and visiting a new gallery is a […]
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