This is a rather original concept of a bachelorette: for two hours, the bride-to-be and her...
French District Confidentials
Not only filet, ribs and steaks but also typically French pieces such as the rib-eye or...
The entry This is the Lair of sin…But we must show your identity proof before being permitted...
Halloween at a price Many chic and trendy parties are organized for Halloween in various...
Discovering France
Nestled among vineyards, olive groves and almond trees, the village of Lourmarin has been...
Eguisheim is an offshoot to Colmar in Alsace with a distinct history and importance. Pope...
Penny for our thoughts
The best ways to learn French?…We give you three
André Gide said “Que l’on parle bien quand on parle dans le désert!”…Wondering if this is French?
It sure is French! The above quote literally means “We are so eloquent, when we talk in the desert!” French is a beautiful language not because of fancy pronunciations of its words, but because of the people that speak it! When...
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...
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...
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...