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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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Verlan: a beginner guide to French slang

Like “traditional” French slang, verlan can help you sound like a local youth, 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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5 French food expressions to whet your appetite

If there’s anything the French have mastered, it’s the art of cuisine. When combined with the language of Molière and Mbappé, some savory food expressions can’t be far behind.

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French certification: all you need to know about the TCF

The TCF is an exam administered by the French National Ministry of Education. Le Test de Connaissance du Français (Test of French Knowledge) is intended for anyone wishing to obtain French nationality.

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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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