MHD Posted by Elizabeth Schmermund on Sep 12, 2017
My husband was recently listening to music that caught my ear. It was catchy and happy—just what I needed to listen to at the moment. The artist, MHD, has become somewhat of a star in France since the release of his debut album last year. He’s played at Les Victoires de la Musique, the French…
Like Catchy French Pop Music? Check out “Mon combat” by Arcadian! Posted by Josh Dougherty on Sep 9, 2017
It’s a catchy song- there’s no denying this. Florentin Cabezon, Yoann Pinna, and Jérôme Achermann, known professionally as Arcadian, are internet cover artists turned The Voice contestants whose sound is both familiar but fun. The trio lived together in Paris and could often be found playing covers outside the metro lines, bars, and the Social…
Hurricane Season, ou La Saison Cyclonique Posted by Elizabeth Schmermund on Sep 8, 2017
Every year, hurricane season, or la saison cyclonique, begins in the Atlantic Ocean region in late summer, usually peaking around late August and September. Unfortunately, some years—like this one—large and frequent hurricanes—in French, les ouragans—can bring great damage and destruction to any place that falls within their path. So far, Texas and areas of the Caribbean…
Distributing Billets – Navigating ATM Menus In French Posted by John Bauer on Sep 6, 2017
Some things vital to life in France, like making sure you’re aware of les numéros de téléphone (phone numbers) for les urgences (emergencies). However, there are many other important aspects of everyday life you need to know in order to survive la vie en rose. When you think of les urgences you don’t always think…
A perfect marriage Posted by Tim Hildreth on Sep 5, 2017
Last Tuesday I got home from a wonderful 12-day trip to France for a family wedding. It was my first trip back in 4 years, and the first trip I’ve made to France with many of my family members. It was also the first trip I’ve ever made to France that I didn’t get to…
Jumping Mushrooms And Sautéing Onions – Sauté In French Posted by John Bauer on Aug 30, 2017
English words that originally come from French can be surprising to people learning la langue française (the French language). For many learners you have to be careful not to make any mistakes by thinking in English or falling for les faux amis (false friends). L’autre jour (the other day), I was Skyping with ma mère…
And now vacation is over Posted by Tim Hildreth on Aug 29, 2017
Back at the begining of August, we welcomed les grandes vacances (the period of French summer vacations) with a fun chanson (song) from Dorothée. Now as we get ready to return to l’école ou le travail (school or work), here’s another one to welcome la rentrée! Finies les vacances, Vacation time is over On s’est…