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6x coup
The word coup means a blow, or an unexpected movement. In French, you encounter this word frequently in various expressions. Are you already familiar with these expressions using the word coup? Discover their meanings and expand your French vocabulary. Love at first...
6x affaire
In French, the word "affaire" has a different meaning than in Dutch. In French, the word is translated as "case" or "matter," in the sense of an event, an issue, or a business. There are also several idioms using this word. Are you already familiar with these...
Paris tip: board a hot air balloon
Where cars were once manufactured, you will now find lush greenery and a grand view of Paris: Parc André Citroën. It is located directly on the banks of the Seine. Spanning no less than 14 hectares, this park stands on the site where the Citroën car factory was...
Save the date
There is always something to do in France. This time, we are highlighting an event that also takes place in the Netherlands, but in France, they truly go all out: the Journ ées du Patrimoine. In the Netherlands, we are of course familiar with the European Heritage...
The Games in Paris
This year, the Olympic and Paralympic Games are impossible to miss. From July 24, Paris will be immersed in sport. Did you know that exactly 100 years ago, Paris was also the host city of the Games? Work is currently underway at the sporting venues. For instance,...
Conditionnel: if something could happen
If you form a sentence with 'would' in English, you will likely need a specific verb form in French: le conditionnel. In French, the conditionnel is used to express a wish, doubt, a suggestion, or a possibility. Time for some example sentences! I would like to have...
