What are the longest words in the French language? Impress native speakers with your extensive vocabulary
Tips for getting a (French) word in edgeways Want to practise your French in France? These are the places to avoid
Learning French: what does casse-croûte mean and when should it be used? A colloquial term for when your tummy is rumbling
magazine Learning French: the origins and meaning of casser du sucre sur le dos This sugary phrase will leave you with a bitter aftertaste
Learning French: tout est bon dans le cochon and other pig expressions An informal rhyme for when something is saved from going to waste
Learning French: the origins and meaning of bon gré mal gré A useful phrase to describe doing something against your will
Learning French: what is a péché mignon? All you need to know about discussing guilty pleasures like a French native
Learning French: what does à tes souhaits mean and when should it be used? This polite phrase can change depending on the number of times a person consecutively sneezes
Learning French: the origins and meaning of une auberge espagnole This diverse, multi-use phrase is also the title of a popular French film
Learning French: what does zapper mean and when should it be used? Find out the meaning behind this unforgettable informal multipurpose onomatopoeic anglicism
Learning French: the origins and meaning of barbe à papa Find out the funny French translation for this fluffy fairground treat
Learning French: when and why do we say faire contre mauvaise fortune bon cœur? An optimistic proverb to make the best of a bad situation Learning French: the origins and meaning of être Gros-Jean comme devant Learning French: when and why do we say avoir un œil de lynx What is the difference between being bilingual and fluent?
Learning French: when and why do we say contre vents et marées? This is a useful handy phrase for when life is not all smooth sailing Improve your language skills with these five French tongue twisters Learning French: when to use d'ailleurs versus par ailleurs? Learning French: the origins and meaning of impossible n’est pas français Learning French: When do we say bonjour, bonsoir and adieu? Learning French: what does n’importe quoi mean and when should it be used?
Learning French: what does tiré par les cheveux mean and when should it be used? Try saying this the next time you hear a story which is hard to believe
Learning French: when and why do we say pédaler dans la semoule? A handy phrase to use when you are struggling to find your words
Learning French: when and why do we say enfoncer une porte ouverte? The expression is a useful metaphor for useless actions
Learning French: when and why do we say avoir la poisse? This slang phrase describes someone who is stuck with bad luck
Learning French: the origins and meaning of c’est de la daube Find out how to express dislike in the manner of a native French speaker
Learning French: when and why do we say rendre la monnaie de sa pièce? This money-based expression can refer to a bid for revenge or a reminder that actions have consequences
Learning French: arriver comme un cheveu sur la soupe and other soup expressions You might say this when an unexpected guest is out of earshot
Nine French false friends that appear in everyday conversation From sans doute to déception, here are some terms to familiarise yourself with to avoid confusion
Five audiobooks to listen to improve your French Classic works of French literature will deepen your understanding of the country’s culture and enhance your language skills
Learning French: the many uses of the word tomber Tomber amoureux, tomber d'accord - there are lots of expressions that involve falling
Learning French: why the handy phrase rien à voir is often not linked to vision Varied use of the verb voir can cause confusion for French learners
Learning French: the origins and meaning of l’habit ne fait pas le moine One of the stories behind this phrase is represented on Monaco’s coat of arms
En: How this small French word completely changes meaning of a sentence ‘En’ is often used in idiomatic expressions to add extra emphasis on an event
Learning French: The origins and meaning of ne pas être dans son assiette A useful phrase for when someone seems under the weather
Learning French: the origins and meaning of être au taquet This handy phrase is often used in relation to a hard worker but it has other uses too
Learning French: the origins and meaning of avoir du bol There is a surprisingly crude meaning behind this lucky phrase
Beware of ‘false friends’ when speaking French Never assume French-sounding words from English mean exactly the same in France
Learning French: Cerise sur le gâteau and other baking expressions This expression will be the cherry to top off your French idiom toolkit
Learning French: What is the meaning of lancer une bouteille à la mer? A poetic French phrase which reflects the image of sending a message in a bottle
Learning French: the origins and meaning of les doigts dans le nez This widely used phrase was first heard at a hippodrome
Learning French: when to use au fait versus en fait Settle the difference between these commonly confused phrases once and for all
5 films and series to improve your French in October As autumn starts to roll in, watching a film becomes more inviting
Learning French: when and why do we say un de ces quatre? We also look at whether this handy French phrase has a grammar mistake in it
Learning French: what does c’est parti mean and when should it be used? We explain why you might also hear young people say 'tipar'
Learning French: what are the origins of au fur et à mesure and what does it mean? Plus discover the link between this everyday French phrase and the word aujourd’hui
Learning French - when to use belle journée vs bonne journée This bonne journée alternative has gained popularity in recent years
Learning French: what does dis donc mean and when should it be used? This all-purpose French filler phrase can help you sound like a native.
Learning French: what is the meaning of ça y est and when should it be used? If you have been searching for the perfect phrase to celebrate an achievement… ça y est, this is it
Learning French: the origins and meaning of dingue Did you know about the alleged connection between mosquito bites and this 'crazy' word?
Learning French: what does bonne continuation mean and when should it be used? This is a handy everyday phrase to know and can be used in many situations, including at mealtimes
Franglais: from Churchill to Paris Olympics - what examples do you have? The mixture of French and English was aimed at international visitors
En faire tout un fromage: Fun French expression no. 9 This phrase unusually paints cheese in a non-flattering light - find out why
Why speaking French is good for your brain Learning a new language can improve brain health and even delay the onset of dementia
Péter dans la soie: Fun French expression no. 3 This expression translates to ‘to fart in silk’ - we explain how to use it
Everyday French phrases with the verb ‘passer’ Many of these expressions can be used in daily conversation to boost your fluency
On va pas chercher midi à quatorze heures : Fun French expression no. 1 Find out what this amusing French expression means so you can start to use it in your conversations
‘Soaked like soup’: 7 French expressions to use for wet weather From cows and dogs to soup, ropes and buckets - use these phrases when it is raining to sound like a native
Films, series, sports: What to watch in September to help improve your French The new season of a Netflix 'love-to-hate' classic is available this month, alongside films at the cinema and the end of France's summer sporting extravaganza
Seven English words that you may not realise are French As well as déjà vu and hors d’oeuvre, you may be surprised to learn how many words crossed the Channel
Nine reasons to learn French Studying the language makes French culture more accessible and could improve your brain function
Learning French: be careful with the many words for a meeting A 'réunion' and a 'rendez-vous' could translate to the same thing but do not have the meaning
Learning French: 8 handy French phrases using the word pouce From gardening to less-than-gourmand meals, pouce appears more often than you may expect in French conversation
Six French expressions around cats to use in everyday conversations A bon chat bon rat, avoir un chat dans la gorge - how many of these do you know?
Learn how to say goodbye in French in different situations Salut, au revoir, à plus - find out which to use and when
Five podcasts to help your French listening skills: films, news, Olympics Podcasts can be a great free resource to help you train your listening skills
Voilà ! Six French ‘filler’ words that are good to know You can use these words to enhance your everyday conversations
Five films and series to improve your French in August Avoid the summer heat by watching some TV in the shade, and improve your French in the process. Improve your Olympics vocabulary by tuning into events on French TV
Other-worldly origin of the French word ‘canicule’ Even the ancient Egyptians, Greeks and Romans knew of these blistering summer heatwaves
Seven French expressions revolving around health Un torticolis, un bleu, sa ligne - can you work out what these terms mean?
Eight phrases to help with everyday small talk in France Comme d’hab, ça te dit, quoi de neuf - do you know these handy expressions?
9 French expressions to use when there is hot weather From 'the sun is like lead' to 'cooking like a pancake', here are some phrases to use as the temperature soars across France
'C'est pas rien': Why nothing is a powerful word in French We unpack why this word is everywhere and what it tells us about France
Seven everyday French expressions borrowed from the world of sport Jeter l’éponge, coiffé au poteau, garder le cap - find out where these come from and how to use them
Six French phrases that describe defeat or losing Se prendre une taule, se faire laminer, manger une claque - find out how to express defeat in the French language
Man who speaks 50 languages gives his tips on learning French It should not be a difficult language to learn for English-speakers due to significant common ground, although a sympathetic ear may be necessary, says hyperpolyglot Alexander Argüelles
Seven ways to complain like a French person The language has many ways to express displeasure - which locals have a reputation of using frequently
Try these compliments in French to charm like a native Génial, un crack, raffiné - find out how to authentically show your approval
Laundry, fresh starts, mistakes: 8 phrases using tourner in French This word appears in a number of different contexts – many of which can be employed in daily French conversation
English-speakers share the funny mistakes they have made in French Here is a selection of embarrassing but amusing language anecdotes
Mistakes that English-speakers make in French that make natives laugh Unwitting sexual nuances, difficulty with pronunciation, translating expressions directly - there are many ways to accidentally raise a chuckle among French people