The door to the entrance is black, with no sign or indication; yet for those who know it...
French District Confidentials
Te(st)rrifying – Did you know? 1. Why the Celts began wearing masks and costumes during...
The entry This is the Lair of sin…But we must show your identity proof before being permitted...
This is a rather original concept of a bachelorette: for two hours, the bride-to-be and her...
Discovering France
Having seen light since the Middle Ages, Maincy is a small picturesque village in north...
These beaches will leave you reeling with images of white sand, every shade of blue-green in the...
Penny for our thoughts
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...
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...
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...
Don’t say “Yes” to everything!
Different ways to say yes in French…Here we go with the wee again!
Light up someone’s face, draw smiles from a crowd, and get appreciated for your efforts…with these simple nuances. Let’s play a little with the art of saying a heartfelt “Yes” in French. Yes, I do! For the ultimate yes in English...
