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, […]
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 […]
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