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When you learn French words, it makes a difference if the French word already exists in Dutch. But beware, the meaning can sometimes differ considerably. Faux amis , or French words that are (almost) the same in our language, but really mean something different can be...

It can just happen: want to go to Paris. Instead of hopping into the Thalys, you can simply go home to the French capital. What a day in Paris à la maison looks like? You can read that here. Bonjour! You slept in, of course; it is a holiday after all. Put on French...

For example, an onomatopoeia, or onomatopoeia, is kukeleku for the sound a rooster makes. That rooster sounds the same in French, but you write the sound very differently. Below are some examples of French onomatopoeia. boom! - boum! (or: badaboum! ) hatsjie! -...

We may all be longing for the sunny southern French landscape in the summer right now. Antoinette dans les Cévennes is a good film to dream away with. You'll just be a teacher and having an affair with the father of one of your students. Antoinette (played by Laure...

If you are looking for bright spots in these times, you may find them in the expansion of your French vocabulary. Because some typical corona words are real gems! For example, take the word couvre-feu for curfew, literally: putting out the fire. The word originates...

We can all use a helping hand from time to time. Here are some expressions to encourage you in French. Tu peux le faire!> You can do this! Continue comme ça!> Keep it up! N'abadonne pass!> Do not give up! Crois and toi.> Believe in yourself Vas-y!> Go...