Mathieu Avanzi has written an entertaining and deeply researched book, 'Comme On Dit Chez Nous', about the terms used in France for all sorts of things, from food to pencils to tires and more. It is witty and informative and comes with maps showing where different terms are used, including in the francophone regions of Belgium and Switzerland.
When it comes to French history, men grab most of the headlines—people like Napoleon Bonaparte, Louis Pasteur, and King Louis XIV. But the history of France has also been marked by great women: rulers, scientists, artists, and more.
How important is learning French in today’s world, in which English dominates in so many ways?
Food in France: French people care about their food. Why no common set of terms? An escargot is an escargot, n’est-ce pas? Well, not quite.
French literature: France is a famously literary country. The country’s authors have won more Nobel Prizes in Literature than any other, and the French read more books than anyone else—a whopping 17 per year!
Understanding French Culture: France has a distinctive culture, reflecting its long and proud history— Here are 6 quirks to be aware of.
'les bises' is a French custom that mystifies foreigners. This is where French people kiss each other on the cheek. When do you do it? How do you do it? How many times? AND why?
Florence Melin, a French woman, in the US (23 yrs), and me an American, living part-time in France (16 yrs) explore the differences...
Aya Nakamura has been invited to sing an Édith Piaf song at the Paris Summer Olympic Games opening ceremony. A firestorm immediately erupted! What's your View?
Great Women of France: 20th century. Read about - Marie Curie, Simone de Beauvoir, Nadia Boulanger, Coco Chanel, Simone Veil
Come with us to experience French life beyond the cliché.
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