The entry This is the Lair of sin…But we must show your identity proof before being permitted...
French District Confidentials
Halloween at a price Many chic and trendy parties are organized for Halloween in various...
AMATEUR NIGHT, is an integral part of the Apollo Theater, a theater that brings forth a...
Not only filet, ribs and steaks but also typically French pieces such as the rib-eye or...
Discovering France
Places that cannot be missed, sights that must be seen, experiences that must be felt...
The westernmost part of France, Breton (Brittany) might be called Finistère, meaning ‘land’s...
Penny for our thoughts
The 100 best French movies ever – Part 1
Amelie still seeks solitude. She amuses herself with silly questions about the world below, such as “How many people are having an orgasm right now?”
Picture us with a clipboard! Here is the “Take One” of French District’s list of the best French movies ever. 1. Jean de Florette (1986) One of France’s most famous actors Gerard Depardieu plays a hunchback living in...
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...
The 100 best French movies ever- Part 2
On hearing “Je ne regrette rien” for the first time, had Edith Piaf exclaim, “You’re marvelous! This is exactly what I’ve been waiting for! It’s incredible! It’s me! That’s my life, it’s me.”
So, continuing with our list of best French movies from last week, here are our recommendations –Take 2. Get your popcorn ready! 1. The City of Lost Children (1995) La Cité des enfants perdus A movie that began winning a...
Party like the French?…14th of July it is!
“Vive le 14 juillet!” or Long live the 14th of July
Storming of a prison, sparking of the French Revolution…July 14th is celebrated as Fête Nationale “Bastille Day” all over France and by Francophiles all over the world. Stepping back… Built as a medieval fortress on the...