Archive for December, 2021
A French New Year Posted by Bridgette on Dec 31, 2021
Bonne année! Happy New Year! 2022 is almost here and I am chanceuse (lucky) to be spending it amongst friends in France. I wanted to share a poem with you so you can celebrate à la française (French style) as well: _______________________________ Bonne année Tristan Derème Voici la nouvelle année Souriante, enrubannée, Qui pour notre…
10 … 9 … 8 … Posted by Tim Hildreth on Dec 28, 2021
Christmas has come and gone and the new year is at hand. Sadly this December 31st’s festivities in Paris will be muted again à cause de Covid. “Il y aura une interdiction des rassemblements festifs ainsi qu’une interdiction des concerts et feux d’artifice [… et] la vente et la consommation d’alcool sera aussi prohibée.” The…
A Réveillon Raclette Posted by Tim Hildreth on Dec 21, 2021
It’s almost time for another Christmas Eve Réveillon. While le repas de Noël can often be fancy and festive, sometimes you’re just in the mood for something simple and convivial. If you’re looking for something different, perhaps you’d consider a Réveillon Raclette. La Raclette This delicious French/Swiss meal that Josh first described for us back…
Les Comptines – Nursery Rhymes Posted by Bridgette on Dec 17, 2021
Bonjour! Children learn through song and nursery rhymes and I’m sure you know plenty from your childhood, but do you know the French ones below? 😊 Share them with any little ones in your life, or listen on your own and see if you can learn something just as a French native child would! Dodo…
An Alternative French Christmas Song Posted by Tim Hildreth on Dec 14, 2021
It’s become a bit of a tradition at this time of year for me to share une chanson de Noël française un peu different. Just in time I discovered a fun one from the Québécoise singer Cœur de Pirate … so without further ado, I hope you enjoy this alternative French Christmas song! Parfait Noël J’ai vu…
French Christmas Commercials Posted by Tim Hildreth on Dec 7, 2021
It’s time to dig into a new batch of commercials! They’re a great (short) way to work your language skills and experience some French culture at the same time. As always, try and watch theses commercials without the subtitles first (and without looking at the translations!) then reveal the text and translation if you need…
Aimer, Adorer, Plaire Posted by Bridgette on Dec 3, 2021
Bonjour! Today it’s all about the verbs aimer, adorer, and plaire (to like/love, to adore, to please/like) and how to express these sentiments in French to your petit-copain or petite-copine (boyfriend or girlfriend)! I love you The French use the verb ‘aimer’ to express love in the following expressions: Je t’aime – I love you…