Falsos amigos – also known as false friends – are words that are identical or similar in spelling or sound in two languages, but actually have wildly different meanings. They’re tough cookies, but together we swallow them all.
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Did you know there are an estimated 25,000 idiomatic expressions in the English language? That’s more than even the smartest African Grey Parrot knows.
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The term “fuck” is short and punchy; its usage limitless. Perhaps its most impressive quality is its versatility: it can be used as a noun, an adverb, a verb, an adjective, an interjection, or really anything you want it to be.
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It’s no secret that good manners are important in the French language and within French society.
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This sassy, controversial, comforting, profane and sacred four-letter word is finally getting the spotlight it deserves.
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You probably don’t think much about the days of the week until it’s time to make your weekend plans, schedule an appointment or book a relaxing vacation.
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Want to visit Paris on Bastille Day to see the fireworks dazzle behind the Eiffel Tour? Or maybe you want to see the equally impressive Fêtes des Lumières in Lyon this year?
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Un, deux, trois, quatorze?! How far can you count in French? Learn how to say all the French numbers from 1 to 100.
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Summer is here and you might be planning a trip to eat all the croissants in the 5th arrondissement, or drink rosé on a sandy terrace in Saint-Tropez.
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There can only be uno! Today, we explore a difference between Latin American and Castilian Spanish.
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