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Verbs with ‘se’
Just like Dutch, French also features reflexive verbs. However, French would not be French if there were not a few things to keep in mind. Reflexive verbs can be recognized by the pronouns that accompany the verb. For example, 'to wash oneself'. In French, you have...
Paris tip: follow an old track
More than 150 years ago, a railway line circled Paris: la Petite Ceinture. The railway is now out of service, but you can now walk there in peace. Around 1900, millions of Parisians used la Petite Ceinture. However, the infrequent train service was overtaken by the...
Save the date
There is always something to do in France. This time, we are highlighting an event that is celebrated worldwide but originated in France, where it is always just a bit more special: la Fê te de la Musique. Naturally, we also cannot overlook the Olympic and Paralympic...
Paris tip: dancing along the Seine
It seems like something out of a romantic film about Paris: dancing on the banks of the Seine. However, it is possible in real life, in the Jardin Tino Rossi. Opposite the Jardin des Plantes, which is also well worth a visit, you will find the Jardin Tino Rossi...
Gerund: everything simultaneously
When two events occur simultaneously in French, the gerund (le gérondif) comes into play. In Dutch, we use the present participle: 'Ik kwam lopend aan.' In French, this is translated as 'Je suis arrivé(e) en marchant.' You can see that the gerund consists of "en"...
French cheeses and how to cut them
Did you know that the way you cut cheese affects its flavor and texture? Here are a few tips to ensure French cheeses are enjoyed to their full potential. For most cheeses, the core is soft and creamy, while the flavor becomes more pronounced near the rind. Therefore,...
