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"J'ai besoin de six mois de vacances, deux fois par an." I need six months of vacation, two times a year.   Bon été!     Have a good summer!

Classic Avoir Expressions Let’s get things started with the classics. If you’ve already been learning French for a while, these are probably the avoir expressions that introduced you to the idea in the first place. They’re a great way to get to understanding the expressions and how they work. Let’s start with one of the [...]

We wish all moms a happy and wonderful Mother's Day. Mother's Day Dates in France It takes place at a different time from America which celebrates on the second Sunday of May. In France, it's on the last Sunday in May unless Pentecost/Whit Sunday happens to fall on that day, in which case it’s on [...]

Cinco de Mayo—or the fifth of May—commemorates the Mexican army’s 1862 victory over France at the Battle of Puebla during the Franco-Mexican War (1861-1867). A relatively minor holiday in Mexico, in the United States Cinco de Mayo has evolved into a celebration of Mexican culture and heritage, particularly in areas with large Mexican-American populations. Cinco [...]

Se faire griller la couenne - Quand il fait beau, j'adore me faire griller la couenne. When it's sunny, I love to roast my (pork) skin. It obviously means to sunbathe. In French from France, one would say "se dorer au soleil" - to get golden under the sun. Rêver en couleurs - Si tu [...]

There is a right and a wrong way to say “you” in French. Or rather, there are different ways to say it depending on who you are talking to. Use the right form and people will be happy to talk to you and amazed by your knowledge of the language ; use the wrong form and the [...]

Looking for some French cartoons for your child to view? Here are some suggestions below, originating from either France or Canada. Episodes are often available on YouTube or dvds can be purchased online. These cartoons are not only great for children but also adults learning French.   Petit Ours Brun Trotro Caillou Babar Sam Sam [...]

This is a specifically Cajun French expression meaning "Let the good times roll!" which is often said around the time of Mardi Gras celebrations in New Orleans. There are a variety of spellings used to write this phrase, some of which are listed below. Despite being used in public events and promotional materials, all spellings are [...]

(Photograph of Jackson Square in New Orleans by Robert Giglio) When strolling through the French Quarter, you’ll notice several obvious connections to its namesake motherland. Many of the street names are French — Rue Bourbon, par exemple — and corner bistros send aromas of pralines, beignets, and bread pudding wafting across the neighborhood. Yes, New Orleans [...]

When traveling in a French-speaking country, it can be essential to bring along with you a French language phrasebook, no matter what your level of French happens to be. These books offer new vocabulary, dictionaries, survival phrases, and pronunciation guides among other things. Here is a list of 6 popular and useful French phrasebooks: 1-"Collins [...]