Top 5 things you might not know about the French language
Even if you’re a bonafide Francophone and Francophile, we’ve think we’ve found five facts about the French language that will still manage to surprise you…
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06, 2015
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04, 2015
Grey areas in French culture: would you take a 12-year-old to see ‘Fifty Shades’?
Have the French gone too far this time?
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09, 2014
French cosmetics with a conscience – how to buy with peace of mind
French beauty products are even viable for those of us who prefer to buy cosmetics with a conscience.
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09, 2014
Expats in French society: where do they fit?
Expats hold a unique place in French society – almost a place of limbo. Though they are not immigrants who are applying for French citizenship, and they are not entirely removed from certain citizen’s obligations.
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09, 2014
French scandals: Valérie Trierweiler tells all – but should she have?
Should Valérie Trierweiler have told us everything there was to know?
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09, 2014
Is France shirking responsibility to liberté, égalité & fraternité?
Recent government back-pedalling on equality classes in schools has some of us questioning just what égalité in France means.
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07, 2013
Le Buzz: Beyond the French news
Le Français, une curiosité très en vogue au New York Times. Deux éditorialistes du quotidien américain ont fait l'analyse d’une drôle d’espèce : le Français. Ils ont en tirés deux articles aux conclusions opposées.
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06, 2013
Five things to do in Calais
I always want to hunt for the perfect spot to relax on holiday to get away from the hassle of the busy streets and the local beach in Calais is no exemption. There’s plenty to do. Take a long walk, indulge in some sport activities or even swim safely in the low tides.
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06, 2013
A few sure signs that I am in France…
When in France, I am surrounded by things that remind me that I am back in my native country. Here are a few.
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10, 2012
French Facts: Did you know?
If you laid out the cables used in the lifts of the Eiffel Tower ...
