Archive for 'Culture'
N’ayez pas peur!* Posted by Tim Hildreth on Oct 18, 2016
Next week is Halloween. 25 years ago no one in France had any idea what Halloween was other than an obscure American tradition. Today, Halloween and it’s traditions have been exported around the globe including to France and many people observe it . . . Thanks in no small part to me (or so I…
Different Types Of Work In France – CDI & CDD Posted by John Bauer on Oct 12, 2016
Looking through all les annonces d’emploi (the job offers) in France can be a confusing exercise in vocabulary. The technicalities of the type of job listed are hidden behind abbreviations that have very specific legal meanings. When looking for a job, whether it’s un job à plein temps ou à mi-temps (a full or part…
Salade de mots* Posted by Tim Hildreth on Oct 11, 2016
Savez-vous planter des choux . . . et pourquoi l’on se bat pour des prunes ? (Do you know how to plant cabbages . . . and why one fights for plums?) French is full of interesting expressions about les fruits et les legumes (fruits and vegetables). This week I thought I’d share a few…
Setting The Stage – Internships In France Posted by John Bauer on Oct 5, 2016
During mon dernier semestre (my last semester) at school I had to split my time between mon mémoire et mon stage (my thesis and my internship), but at least in France you’re guaranteed to earn some money during le stage. There’s a law requiring un salaire minimum (a minimum wage) for les stagiaires (interns)! Faire…
Quoi de neuf?* Posted by Tim Hildreth on Oct 4, 2016
It’s not always easy to keep up with the news, but a number of recent stories out of France and Canada caught my eyes and I thought I’d share some of them with you this week. Up first, some exciting news about one of the world’s great villes francophones (French-speaking cities). Québec has just been…
Julien Doré is Back! Check Out His Song “Le Lac” Posted by Josh Dougherty on Sep 29, 2016
Julien Doré est bien connu en France (Julien Doré is well known in France). After winning the 5th season of Nouvelle Star (the equivalent of American Idol) in 2007, the Alès-born singer/songwriter has released 3 chart-topping albums and over a dozen singles. He’s gone on to be a guest judge on The Voice France…
Finding A Job In French Posted by John Bauer on Sep 28, 2016
These past few months I have had to constantly think about mon mémoire et la soutenance. Now that I have finished my degree there’s one question that everyone asks me: “Alors, qu’est-ce que vous allez faire maintenant ?” (So, what are you going to do now?) La vie étudiante (student life) gets you into…