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Expressions for the kitchen
French words can sometimes sound bizarre when translated literally, even though they may refer to everyday objects in practice. Are you in a hurry in the kitchen? Then use une cocotte-minute. Literally: Chicken minute.Meaning in French: Pressure cooker. Are you...
Paris tip: a walk at height
Walking through the streets of the 12th arrondissement, it is almost impossible to imagine that there is a green oasis where you can escape the hustle and bustle for a moment. Where trains once ran, there is now a garden tucked away between and above the streets: the...
Adverbs add flair
Te, erg, heel… Het zijn woorden die je gebruikt om meer informatie aan een ander woord toe te voegen: bijwoorden. Wil je je Frans meer flair geven, kun je niet zonder. Een adverbe (bijwoord) geeft extra informatie over een werkwoord, een bijvoeglijk naamwoord of een...
The Grand Palais shines once again
The renovation lasted no less than four years, but now the iconic Grand Palais in Paris has reopened to the public. The building has been fully accessible since June of this year, and a special exhibition is already open to visitors: From the Heart to the Hand:...
Paris tip: Balzac’s house
Hidden in a quiet street, you can visit the house where the writer Honoré de Balzac lived and worked on his masterpiece La Comédie humaine. On your next visit to Paris, immerse yourself in French literary history. A visit to the Maison de Balzac is not to be missed....
French humor in your language
Some French expressions may sound strange, but they have surprising meanings. Use them to add a touch of humor to your French. Would you like to make a toast and drink everything in one go? Then say: cul sec. Literal meaning: Dry bottom.Meaning in French: Cheers!...
