Te(st)rrifying – Did you know? 1. Why the Celts began wearing masks and costumes during...
French District Confidentials
This is a rather original concept of a bachelorette: for two hours, the bride-to-be and her...
The entry This is the Lair of sin…But we must show your identity proof before being permitted...
AMATEUR NIGHT, is an integral part of the Apollo Theater, a theater that brings forth a...
Discovering France
Having seen light since the Middle Ages, Maincy is a small picturesque village in north...
Turenne is 13th or 14th century village, an hour south of Limoges and about 9.5 miles from Brive...
Penny for our thoughts
Pardon my French!
Things not to say in French to save yourself from embarassment.
Sometimes in the process of learning a language, we may say something with the right intention and right words only to imply something totally different in the spoken language. French has these pitfalls for new learners as well...
Funny French caricatures
Line drawings about the French as perceived by the rest of the world. Maybe…maybe not!
It is said that, “A picture is worth a thousand words”. So we’ll let them do most of the talking here. Fair warning though…these are stereotypical and musings of the common mind. Don’t let them offend the Frenchie...
To be or not to be French…in the world of manicures
Colors can say so much. Red lips say “daring,” a black gown “timeless,” neon anything says “I wasn’t around in the ’80s.” And a French manicure?
Colors can say so much. Red lips say "daring," a black gown "timeless," neon anything says "I wasn't around in the '80s." And a French manicure?
French survival phrases
“To have another language is to possess a second soul.” said Charlemagne.
Well, surprise surprise (or no surprises there for the ones who know)… “wee” is “Oui” which is for “yes in French” and “mercy” is actually “merci” and they are just thanking you in French. French phrases could sometimes throw you...
