Let’s eat! Posted by Tim Hildreth on Feb 21, 2017
Everyone knows that the French love to eat (and that they know how to set a fancy table!). But do you know all of the different ways to talk about food in French? This week, we’ll review key vocabulary around eating . . . and drinking while we’re at it. Bon appétit!* On mange…
Have You Heard “Are We Awake?” by French Singer Tal? Posted by Josh Dougherty on Feb 17, 2017
Since the beginning of time, music has helped us express ourselves in another way besides just speaking. Styles change and trends emerge, but music remains something important and essential in every culture. Headed to France any time soon? Turn on the radio and you’ll certainly hear the song we’re featuring today. The singer, Tal, has…
Are French Fries French? Part 3 Posted by John Bauer on Feb 15, 2017
The history of how English words use French as an adjective can be surprising and interesting. We’ve already looked at quite a few words in part 1 and part 2, and in this final part we’re going to look into la polémique (the controversy) surrounding the French origin of les frites. D’où vient les pommes…
Love and animals? Posted by Tim Hildreth on Feb 14, 2017
Happy Valentine’s Day! C’est le 14 février*. Le jour des amoureux ! (It’s the 14th of February. The day of lovers!) In honor of the day, I thought a little song about love was in order. Malheureusement (Sadly), l’amour n’est pas toujours facile ! (love isn’t always easy!) So while today’s song is about love…
Qui était saint Valentin? (Who was Saint Valentine?) Posted by Elizabeth Schmermund on Feb 13, 2017
Tomorrow is a day that is both loved (and possibly loathed) around the world. However, in France, la Saint-Valentin is celebrated a bit differently than in the United States. While my son and I are making valentines for all of his classmates in a show of friendship, kids don’t do this in France. Rather, la…
Think You Know Everything About the Number Two in French? Think Again! Deuxième vs. Seconde & More Posted by Josh Dougherty on Feb 9, 2017
January is over and February has crept its cold little head in. Since it’s the second month now, I thought it would be appropriate to talk about the number two in all its forms in the French language. Un, deux, trois… it’s one of the first steps to a relationship with French along with greetings…
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…