“J’ai besoin de six mois de vacances, deux fois par an.” I need six months of vacation, two times a …
Expressions with “Avoir”
Classic Avoir Expressions Let’s get things started with the classics. If you’ve already been learning French for a while, these …
Bonne Fête des Mères
We wish all moms a happy and wonderful Mother’s Day. Mother’s Day Dates in France It takes place at a …
Cinco de Mayo
Cinco de Mayo—or the fifth of May—commemorates the Mexican army’s 1862 victory over France at the Battle of Puebla during …
Québécois Idioms
Se faire griller la couenne – Quand il fait beau, j’adore me faire griller la couenne. When it’s sunny, I …
How to Choose Between “Tu” and “Vous”
There is a right and a wrong way to say “you” in French. Or rather, there are different ways to …
French Cartoons for Kids
Looking for some French cartoons for your child to view? Here are some suggestions below, originating from either France or …
Laissez les bons temps rouler!
This is a specifically Cajun French expression meaning “Let the good times roll!” which is often said around the time …
Cajun or Creole?
(Photograph of Jackson Square in New Orleans by Robert Giglio) When strolling through the French Quarter, you’ll notice several obvious connections …
Convenient French Phrasebooks
When traveling in a French-speaking country, it can be essential to bring along with you a French language phrasebook, no …