Archive for the year 2012
Le Printemps est enfin revenu (Spring is finally back) Posted by Hichem on Mar 25, 2012
Oui, it is finally here, and it could never come back too soon: La saison du printemps est de retour! (Spring season is finally back!) Why don’t we all celebrate the happy event with some of les plus belles voix (the most beautiful voices) of l’opéra français (French Opera)? For many, Maria Callas has de loin (by far) delivered the best Delilah…
How to Write a Resume in French Posted by Hichem on Mar 24, 2012
Prominently highlighting your French skills on your CV can be very good for a relevant language-related job. But you know what? Sending along a French version of your résumé is actually even more impressive, if not an absolute requirement in many cases! Since there are plenty of websites and resources that show you how to write a good résumé in English in terms of its forme, today’s…
Superhero of a French TV Génération: Goldorak Go Posted by Hichem on Mar 22, 2012
Not only is he today the all-time favorite superhero of countless grands enfants (grown-up kids) throughout the Universe, but in many ways, he represents the embodiment of what is now known in France as “la Génération Télé“, aka “la Génération Goldorak.“ Bernard Minet – “Goldorak Go!” Goldorak go! Goldorak go! Rétrolaser en action Retrolaser into action…
Welcome to Versailles: The Dream of a French King Posted by Hichem on Mar 16, 2012
“Filmed in the spectacular staterooms, bedrooms and gardens of Versailles itself, this beautifully photographed drama-documentary brings the reign of one of Europe’s greatest and most flamboyant monarchs triumphantly to life, with the help of interviews with the world’s leading experts on his reign. Samuel Theis delights as the Sun King who wants to create a…
The French-Dubbed Cartoon That Inspired Zidane to Become a World Champion! Posted by Hichem on Mar 12, 2012
Wherever you lived on the planet, if you’re old enough to remember les années 90 (the 90’s), then you can’t have missed it on TV: The French call it “Olive et Tom“; Spanish people call it “Campeones: Oliver y Benji“; the Portuguese and Brazilians know it as “Capitão Falcão“; in Italian, it’s “Holly e Benji“; in Arabic, it’s “Captain Majed“; in German, it’s…
Must-Know French Words for Facebook Users Posted by Hichem on Mar 11, 2012
Ever wondered how to say “Add a friend” in French? Well, whether or not you’re a certifiably incurable “Facebookoholique“, this Top 100+ List can be a nice and fun way for you to learn French and quickly gain lots of French vocabulary. Now, if you really want to propel your French skills to the next level, this compilation will…
Belgians Finally Poking Fun Back at the French Posted by Hichem on Mar 3, 2012
More than 100 years of countless many French blagues (jokes) at the expense of Belgians, and the compatriots of Jacques Brel never felt like retaliating against the shenanigans of their misbehaving southern neighbors… Well, not until recently, that is! Were they only biding their time? Here’s something pretty funny for you: Although this can sound a bit strange or…