Joli / jolie, adj : pretty, lovely, nice (thing); pretty, attractive (person). The French word « joli / jolie » looks almost the same as the English word “jolly.” The most common meaning of “jolly” in English is “cheerful, happy, merry, good-humored.” In French, « joli / jolie » means pretty, lovely, or nice when […]
Améliorer, vtr : to improve, to make something better. S’améliorer, v pron : to improve, to get better. Cette loi a amélioré la situation des enfants. This law has improved the situation for children. Dix minutes d’étude par jour pourraient vraiment améliorer votre français. Just ten minutes of study a day could really help your […]
Did you know that frequently English words ending in -ance or -ence are true cognates for the same or similar word in French? Most of these words are feminine nouns. Some examples: (this is not a comprehensive list) -ance ambiance – l’ambiance (nf) ambulance – l’ambulance (nf) appearance – l’apparence (nf) brilliance – la brillance […]
Just a couple of additional things about getting around in Paris. 1) It is perfectly fine if you decide to just wander. Some of the best boutiques, galleries, parks and resturants can be found on these little adventures. 2) I have found all public transportation options in France to be clean, convenient, and well priced. […]
« Avoir mangé du lion ». Literal translation: To have eaten lion’s meat. Meaning: To have a tiger in one’s tank. To have incredible energy. – Est-ce que tu as vu Michel ce matin ? Il vient de revenir au travail. – Oui, il a dû manger du lion pendant ses vacances Son énergie est […]
Voix du Midi (Lauragais), 24 Jul 2025, par Angélique Passebosc La commune labellisée Ville et métiers d’art C’est désormais officiel : la commune de Sorèze va pouvoir afficher le label Ville et métiers d’art à son entrée. Elle est la deuxième ville du Tarn à obtenir ce précieux sésame. C’est un tout nouveau panneau qui […]
Grappe, nf : a cluster of fruit, a bunch of fruit; a cluster of flowers; a group of people. The French word « grappe » looks almost the same as the English word “grape.” In English, “grape” refers to the smooth-skinned, green or purple fruit that grows in clusters on vines, may be eaten, and […]
Honnêtement, adv : honestly, frankly, truthfully; to be honest, to be frank, to be truthful; properly. Honnête, adj: honest, respectable, law-abiding, decent. Honnêteté, nf : honesty, truthfulness, integrity. Peux-tu honnêtement dire que tu as écrit cela par toi-même ? Can you honestly say that you wrote this by yourself? Honnêtement, je crois que tu pourrais […]
Did you know that most English words ending in -able or -ible are often true cognates for the same or similar word in French? Most of these words are adjectives, but a few are nouns. Some examples: (this is not a comprehensive list) -able adorable – adorable (adj) applicable – applicable (adj) durable – durable […]
So now you have navigated from the Roissy-Charles-de-Gaulle airport to where you will be staying in Paris, and you are all settled in. After a relaxing dinner in your adopted neighborhood, and a good night’s sleep, you are ready to venture out. Let’s say that you are staying close to the Arts et Métiers Métro […]
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