The door to the entrance is black, with no sign or indication; yet for those who know it...
French District Confidentials
Halloween at a price Many chic and trendy parties are organized for Halloween in various...
Tour E – Brooklyn in Twilight The tour takes place on Sundays departing between 2 pm and 6 pm...
Not only filet, ribs and steaks but also typically French pieces such as the rib-eye or...
Discovering France
The westernmost part of France, Breton (Brittany) might be called Finistère, meaning ‘land’s...
Nestled among vineyards, olive groves and almond trees, the village of Lourmarin has been...
Penny for our thoughts
The great French love affair with la vie Américaine
Why do many French people live in the US?
The number of French people residing in America is increasing and the reasons of the move are worth musing over. We’ll look at some reasons for the Gallic flocking on the American lands. The first baby steps… A religious movement...
French etiquette – Day to day do’s and don’ts
The guidelines to avoid a faux pas in the French society.
“La poiltesse” reigns social behavior amongst French as does formality. The way you act, talk, dress, eat… everything is more formal as compared to American standards. The following tips are handy to avoid being stamped...
Oh baguette, my French love!
One of the better known icons of French food, “bread”.
Children grow up with being responsible for buying the family bread while the elderly get a breath of fresh air outside their homes by visiting the bakery. Every meal is adorned with more than one variety of bread...
LOL…French translations
“Ah, la vache!” translates to “Oh, my cow!”, “Si mon tonton tond ton tonton, ton tonton sera tondu.” translates to “If my uncle shaves your uncle, your uncle will be shaved”…Hilarious? We’ve got more
Without further ado, we present to you some of our favorite French phrases and idioms that will have you cracking up 1. “Avoir le cafard” The French have a funny way of showing sympathy. The phrase literally translates to...