5 essentials to bring on your next trip to Paris
Traveling to Paris this year? Mais oui ! But what to bring? Be prepared for everything Paris throws at you with these 5 must-have items for your trip!
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A short guide to French verlan
Like “traditional” French slang, verlan can help you sound like a local, or seal your fate as an imposter trying way too hard to win the approval of some cool new French kids.
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8 French Songs for Beginners to learn French effortlessly
What’s more fun than learning a language by singing along to a catchy tune? Learning French shouldn’t be limited to the walls of a classroom. As it turns out, songs are far from a distraction to completing your grammar exercises!
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French certification: all you need to know about the DALF
The DALF (Advanced French Language Diploma) is a French as a foreign language certification created in 1985. Issued by the French National Ministry of Education, it certifies a candidate’s competence in French.
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The European language landscape: a tour of the French language
When it comes to linguistic diversity, Europe may appear to be a poor performer at first glance. In terms of indigenous languages, it accounts for only 3% of the world’s spoken languages, a percentage that pales in comparison to 30% for Africa or Asia.
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99 Most Common French Verbs and How to Use Them
Être, avoir, faire, dire, parler…what do all these words have in common? If you guessed that they are all French verbs (words that show an action, occurrence or state of being), then you are right!
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Months of the year in French
As you learn basic French words, you’ll realize that months in French are useful to have in your vocabulary. The French word for each month (un mois) is based on the Latin used in the Roman calendar, similar to English.
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A Guide to Basic French Words and Phrases to Help You Fake It Until You Make It
If you’re planning to travel to Martinique or Seychelles to get away from the hustle and bustle of city life, it may be a good idea to brush up on a few common French words for everyday life.
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Did you know that French – alongside English, – is a language spoken on all five continents? With over 80 million native speakers worldwide, French is the official language in 29 countries, and is the second most-used official language.
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How to say sorry in French like a native.
It’s no secret that good manners are important in the French language and within French society.
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