Archive for 'Culture'
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…
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…
Never Forget to Say: “Maman, je t’aime” (Mom, I Love You) Posted by Hichem on Feb 29, 2012
A French love songdedicated à toutes les mamans du monde (to all the mothers of the world.) To all those of us who are lucky enough to still have a mother, but tend to take her presence in this world for granted: Remember that a Maman is a gift that does not last forever… Tell your mother…
The Fabulous Fairytale of a Little French Angel Posted by Hichem on Feb 26, 2012
Almost two years ago, we featured une petite fille vraiment adorable (a truly adorable little girl) here on the The French Blog, with an incredible gift for storytelling! Capucine Since then, her improvised video has enchanted so many people around the world, that some have even decided to make a mini film project based on it. Story…
Top 50 Funniest French Names (The Letter A!) Posted by Hichem on Feb 24, 2012
Salut! Did you know that when you are a kid in France, you learn to play a little funny game called “Monsieur et Madame” (“Mr. and Mrs.“) This is pretty much how it goes: – You ask someone: “Monsieur et Madame <some name> ont un fils/une fille, comment s’appelle-t-il/s’appelle-t-elle? “ Meaning: “Mr. and Mrs. <some name> have a…
The Right French Spelling is *Ça va*—Not “Sa va”! Posted by Hichem on Feb 17, 2012
Hey! Salut les amis! Ça va bien…? Tell me, what is the difference in French between “ça“, “çà“, and “sa“? Today’s post will talk about that avec les détails: Whether or not you’ve been fully diagnosed with a desperately incurable case of “coulrophobie” (that -please, try not to laugh- is the serious medical term that describes…