In English, you use them constantly: subordinate clauses. In French, they are known as the subordonnée conjonctive. They are introduced by a conjunction. The better you learn to express yourself in French, the more often you will need them: subordinate clauses. For example: ‘I am staying home because it is raining’. The part ‘because it […]
For many, summer in France means only one thing: the Tour de France. The cycling event begins on July 5 and concludes on July 27. Experiencing the Tour de France from the sidelines is always an adventure. Even if you are not a cycling enthusiast, use the Tour as an excuse to visit extraordinary cities. […]
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 cooking? You will likely need a cul de poule. Literally: Chicken’s bottom. Meaning in […]
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 Coulée Verte René Dumont. Just past the […]
Too, very, really… These are words used to add more information to another word: adverbs. If you want to give your French more flair, you cannot do without them. An adverbe (adverb) provides additional information about a verb, an adjective, or another adverb. Does that sound complicated? Take a quick look at the examples: Didier […]
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: Dolce&Gabbana. Running until March 31, 2025, this exhibition […]
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. This small, charming museum in the […]
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! Drain your glass in one go. Do you […]
In French, you will find numerous expressions that evoke a laugh when taken literally. After all, what does a rabbit have to do with an appointment? If you do not feel like worrying about something, in French you would say: ça me fait une belle jambe! Literally: That gives me a beautiful leg! The meaning […]
Feu does not only mean fire. It also means blaze, light, and combat. You can find the word in various expressions. Are you already familiar with these expressions using the word feu? Discover their meanings and expand your French vocabulary. If something is short-lived, you say: être feu de paille. >> >> Literally: to be […]
