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Are French Fries French? Part 2 Posted by John Bauer on Feb 8, 2017
Why are there so many words in English that use “French” as an adjective? Aujourd’hui (today) we are going to continue to look at some “French” words and see if they are really French. If you missed the first part, be sure to check it out before reading this one: Are French Fries French? Part…
Are French Fries French? Part 1 Posted by John Bauer on Feb 1, 2017
There are words in English that use French as an adjective, but is a French horn really French? Do the French also call a French kiss French? I started to wonder about this once when I was eating French fries à l’aéroport. French Fries Les frites are a type of fried food that can be…
Preparing For Un Voyage In French Posted by John Bauer on Jan 25, 2017
Traveling can be difficult when you combine la fatigue à cause du décalage horaire (jetlag) with a language barrier. Before you ever leave though, making sure all your travel arrangements are in order can prove to be quite difficult as well. Preparing a trip can take a long time. You might know where you want…
Longues Layovers – Delayed Flights In French Posted by John Bauer on Jan 18, 2017
I had un long vol (a long flight) back to les États-Unis a month ago to make it home for the holidays. Le vol was unfortunately delayed which led to many conversations with the staff in l’aéroport (the airport) trying to figure out how I was going to get home. Je me suis réveille à…
Bonne Année – Welcome 2017 In French! Posted by John Bauer on Jan 4, 2017
Le nouvel an est ici (the new year is here) ! The whole world is celebrating as 2017 is welcomed and we say au revoir to 2016. While la Saint-Sylvestre (New Year’s Eve) is all about welcoming in le nouvel an, the traditions around it can vary around the world, from la boule horaire (the time ball)…
Hello Christmas – French Christmas Songs Posted by John Bauer on Dec 28, 2016
There are many chansons de Noël (Christmas songs) that exist both in English and French. Par exemple (for example), Au royaume du bonhomme hiver is the French version of Walking in a Winter Wonderland. Cependant (however), there are also des chants de Noël that only exist in French! It takes a lifetime to learn all…
A Christmas Carol En Version Française Posted by John Bauer on Dec 21, 2016
There are many famous stories about la période des fêtes (the holiday season). My personal favorite is Un chant de Noël (A Christmas Carol) by Charles Dickens. Although originally in English, Un chant de Noël can help your French! I have written about how it can be useful to watch your favorite TV shows and…