Oh oh oh oh . . . C’est Cloclo! Posted by Tim Hildreth on Aug 16, 2016
Les JO continuent au Brésil. (The Olympics continue in Brazil.) So let’s had back to sunny Rio, cette semaine (this week) in the company of another famous French singer. Claude François, known affectionately as Cloclo, was a very popular artist in the French speaking world (and beyond) from the late 50’s through his tragic death…
Large–And Extra-Large–French Numbers Posted by Elizabeth Schmermund on Aug 15, 2016
Some of the most popular posts on this site are those that involve French numbers. There is good reason for this–French numbers are known for being somewhat tricky. In what other language, for example, would you have to say “four twenties [and] ten” to mean ninety? (In French, ninety is quatre-vingt-dix.) If you are interested in…
Do More with the French Word of the Day Posted by Transparent Language on Aug 11, 2016
How many of you subscribe to our French Word of the Day? (If you’re not subscribed—don’t miss out!) How many of you open the email religiously, read and listen to the new word and phrase, then close the email and forget all about it? We’re not judging—you’re not the only one! That minute or two…
Allons au Brésil! / Let’s go to Brazil! Posted by Tim Hildreth on Aug 9, 2016
Les Jeux Olympiques (les JO) viennent de commencer à Rio.* (The Olympics have started in Rio, Brazil.) In honor of the games (which I love!) and Brazil (which is a lovely country), another song this week. A French one of course, but one that captures the spirit and joy of Rio, of Brazil, and of…
My Favorite French Recipe Posted by Elizabeth Schmermund on Aug 8, 2016
My favorite French recipe, the one I use every week–if not every day–is deceptively simple. But once you begin using it, you’ll never be able to go back. There aren’t any precise measurements, but that’s what makes it special: add a little bit of this, a pinch of that, to adjust the recipe to your…
Something Old, Something New… French Wedding Traditions Posted by Josh Dougherty on Aug 4, 2016
Sure, wedding season in the US is in June, but I recently attended a wedding in late July and thought this would be appropriate. In fact, I did more than just attend. I am an ordained minister, and this wedding was the first that I actually officiated. Lots of prep work went into a short…
Buying Feminine Products In French Posted by John Bauer on Aug 3, 2016
There are some things that I rarely think about as un homme (a man). One of those things is very important for les femmes (women) and something that you don’t always find in textbooks or tour guides. Comment est-ce qu’on parle des produits féminins en français ? How do you talk about feminine products in…