The Guide to Understanding French Culture: 6 must know quirks
Understanding French Culture: France has a distinctive culture, reflecting its long and proud history— Here are 6 quirks to be aware of.
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08, 2024
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08, 2024
How to Kiss a French Person
'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?
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05, 2024
Living a French-American Life: Interview with Florence Melin
Florence Melin, a French woman, in the US (23 yrs), and me an American, living part-time in France (16 yrs) explore the differences...
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04, 2024
A French Controversy: Who Will Sing at the Opening of the Paris Olympics
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?
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03, 2024
Great Women of France: 19th and 20th centuries – Part 3
Great Women of France: 20th century. Read about - Marie Curie, Simone de Beauvoir, Nadia Boulanger, Coco Chanel, Simone Veil
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02, 2024
Great Women of France: 18th and 19th centuries – Part 2
The 'salons' of 17th and 18th century France are sometimes called “the cradle of the French Revolution.” Salons were discussions among a group of carefully selected nobles and intellectuals, typically organized by women called salonnières.
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12, 2023
Great Women of France: 16th century & before – Part 1
Great Women of France, who are they? Who have played important roles in the history of la belle France? There's the woman who was not French but American, and the other who may never have been to France at all! Fun!
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09, 2023
Is This the Best Mustard in the World?
French mustard: Is it the best mustard in the world? Learning about French gastronomy starts with French wines, then cheeses, then mustard - which French mustard is the best?
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06, 2023
Only in Provence: the ultimate insider guide
Only in Provence: Provence is a magical corner of France, with unique sights, surprising legends, and a rich Roman, Jewish, and Catholic heritage.
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05, 2023
Choose a Practical Major – like French – Yes, Really!
Today’s college students are faced with choosing a major field of study that will set them on a course for life. Should they pick a 'practical' major in the STEM field, or, god forbid, something useless like French?
