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Platisme, masculinisme: The French words added to Larousse dictionary

The 2025 edition includes some words that come straight from English, as well as many environment-related terms

8 false friends from my French students that we can learn from

False friends in French can cause lots of confusion for language learners

Six Christmas gift ideas for people learning French

Christmas offers a good opportunity to give helpful resources that language learners may not buy for themselves

Do you know the English equivalents of these 5 French expressions?

Idioms and old expressions that every French person knows can be a good way to boost your language level

Five films or series to help improve your French this month

We take a look at what's new on Netflix in August

Which new words have made it into the latest French dictionary?

The 2024 edition of the Petit Robert dictionary has introduced 150 new words into the French lexicon

What is the origin of France’s motto ‘Liberté, Égalité, Fraternité’?

We look at the history of this phrase and the extent to which it is linked to the French Revolution

What is the French word for ‘woke’?

‘Woke’ has entered French vocabulary in its English form. There is a French equivalent, but it has not reached mainstream use, yet

‘Paris est belle ou beau’? Are French cities masculine or feminine?

Many French learners struggle with the gender of words. When it comes to proper nouns, the rules are unclear even to native speakers

There is no irony in the French language - apart from the word ‘bref’

In our writer's experience those who say they will be brief are anything but

Experiment with French language-learning techniques and have some fun

Date a French native or join a class, Nick Inman runs through some options

French podcasts to help improve your language skills

Podcasts are a great way to make progress in learning French. Do you know someone who might find this article helpful?

How can I watch French TV from abroad?

Watching French TV can be a good way to brush up on your language skills while outside the country, but not all channels are accessible

‘Faire la pluie et le beau temps’: Our French expression of the week

As storms chase hot weather into western and southern France today, we look at an expression relating to rain and sunshine

Why do French people say 'quinzaine' for two weeks?

Various explanations include 'quinzaine' simply being easiest to say to the French associating a two-week period with half a month, so 15 rather than 14 days

What is the difference between 'cuisine équipée/aménagée'?

These two terms are often listed on French property adverts and it is good to know the difference so you know what to expect from your new kitchen

Joining a library in France: A free way to improve your French

There are more than 16,000 public libraries in France with varying levels of online services

French residency cards ‘should depend on a language test’

Right-wing French political party Les Républicains wants to introduce obligatory language tests for anyone applying for a residency card

New French language course to be offered to foreign workers

French as a foreign language is to be offered as an option under the government’s lifelong learning scheme which is open to all workers.

Understanding French cuts of beef

The choice of meat cuts in France can be baffling. The Connexion gets tips from a British butcher in France

Is the word paysan insulting in French?

I was listening to a radio report about a recent tractor protest in Paris and heard the reporter refer to the farmers as paysans . It sounded insulting, like they were calling them “peasants” – did I understand correctly? R.G.

English children won't always be top of English class

Learning English in France when you are an 'Anglo' is not as simple as you may think

Where can I sit a language test to become French?

How do I find out where to sit a French language test to include in a nationality application? I was trying to find a centre in which to take the DELF test. C.P.

15 years on, I still speak French with an accent

Young movers: ‘It was sink or swim!’ says Tom Rowe who arrived in France at age 13

Horses for courses... Holly’s route to a legal career

Holly Jessop is a Paris lawyer but could not speak any French when her family moved to rural Mayenne from Dorset nearly two decades ago.

Make life easy on yourself when learning a language

One of the first things we say in our Moving to and Living in France guide is “learn to speak French” but many readers do not. Nick Inman reveals how he beat his block

Will France still pay for language course?

Is free French language training paid for by the government still available to Britons who wish to live here permanently? A.O.

Practical language

Platisme, masculinisme: The French words added to Larousse dictionary

8 false friends from my French students that we can learn from

Six Christmas gift ideas for people learning French

How do bilingual classes differ from others at French school?

Français, français: when do you cap up the F?

Do you need to speak French to do a road awareness course?

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