Strange French Words You May Never Forget
Every language has its own nuances, from unusual or funny words to strange sayings, and they all help to enrich a language. These are the words that can either make you “sound like a local” when you slip them casually into conversation or, if you don’t know them, can leave you utterly bemused and wondering […]
Welcome to Our Autumn Newsletter Bringing You Little Snippets of France and French Life
The summer went all too fast this year, and as the sweet chestnuts (or les châtaignes) start to fall, autumn is ready to take centre stage here in Normandy and Paris. It is a fabulous time of year and if you’re thinking of heading to Paris to soak up the atmosphere, The Good Life France […]
Mastering French: it’s science not grammar
We’ve all been there. Learning by rote how to conjugate verbs, in whatever language you may be trying to master. Je suis Tu es Il est And let’s be honest, it’s painful. But you’re no quitter so you struggle on, desperately trying to remember what gender a table is and wondering whether you need […]
