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A brief history of the French language

A language can evolve over the course of history to the point that one is no longer able to understand the first written traces of it. – Ferdinand Brunot, historian.

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100 false friends in French you should know

False friends – also known as false cognates – are words that look and/or sound identical in both languages but have very different meanings.

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5 French argot words that will increase your crédibilité dans la rue

If you’re approaching French fluency, or curious about the rough and tumble lexicon of the back alleys of Bordeaux, we suggest you complete your daily online French lessons Frantastique, because in full disclosure, we work for Frantastique.

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The 10 most common French grammar mistakes German speakers make

Thought grammar was a mere detail in your language learning process? We’re here to deliver some bad news: you’ve got it all wrong.

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The 10 most common French grammar mistakes French speakers make

Thought grammar was a mere detail in your language learning process? We’re here to deliver some bad news: you’ve got it all wrong.

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5 fictional French villages to put on your bucket list

Among the many cultural feats the French have mastered (red wine, red tape, etc.), the art of naming villages stands out.

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The 10 most common French grammar mistakes Spanish speakers make

Thought grammar was a mere detail in your language learning process? We’re here to deliver some bad news: you’ve got it all wrong.

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4 untranslatable French words to keep in your back “poche” at all times

It goes without saying that learning French is good idea, probably healthier than going to the gym or reading books.

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The 10 most common French grammar mistakes English speakers make

Thought grammar was a mere detail in your language learning process? We’re here to deliver some bad news: you’ve got it all wrong.

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7 French idioms deciphered

French is a rich idiom with plenty of expressions that can be considered, well, bonkers.