Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»: what does sursis mean and when is it used? The word was heard in the recent court case involving actor Gérard Depardieu
Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»: Ça crame and other phrases for when the weather is too hot Discover different ways to describe the heat in French
Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»: the origins and meaning of manger les pissenlits par la racine A deadly dandelion saying
magazine Five films and TV shows to improve your French during the August grandes vacances From summer thrillers to lockdown throwbacks, there is something for everyone this month
Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»: mes pensées t'accompagnent and other ways of expressing condolences Find inspiration for writing sympathy messages
Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»: what is the difference between la mer and l’océan? Understand which words people in France use to talk about the shore
Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»: the origins and meaning of 22 v’la les flics and other police terms Hearing the number 22 when in France may suggest the police are nearby
Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»: when and why do we say il y a anguille sous roche? Find out which Franco-American celebrity used this phrase in a TV interview
Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»: when and why do we say entre chien et loup? Use this saying to describe the moment after sunset
Eight examples of French romanticising everyday language From death and black eyes to cooking and moving forward, French has a way of romanticising life
Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»: avoir la pêche and other fruit expressions With France's summer fruit season upon us, we pick out some of our favourite fruit-based French phrases
Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»: the origins and meaning of avoir la moutarde qui monte au nez A mustard metaphor for rising anger
Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»: 12 words and phrases that are untranslatable in English From faire du yaourt to l’esprit d’escalier, here are some words that have no direct English equivalents
Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»: what does faire semblant mean and when should it be used? Say this when someone is putting on an act
Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»: vocabulary to use at the post office in France Practise key post-office phrases and vocabulary in this practical French lesson from the Little Language School
Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»: Ça tape and nine other expressions for hot weather From a 'lead sun' to 'swimming' in sweat, here are some phrases to use as the temperature soars across France
Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»: what does quelconque mean and when should it be used? An adjective to describe something ordinary or insignificant
French translations can be delightful... when done wrong Columnist Nick Inman looks at author Mark Twain's humorous take on French translation
Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»: how to tell the time in France O’clock, half past, noon… Practise key time phrases and vocabulary in this practical French lesson from the Little Language School
What are the best methods to sound more native when speaking French? Lessons focusing on pronunciation and phonetics are available
Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»: Five fun ways to make a decision in France From chifumi to chou-fleur... do you know the French equivalent to 'rock, paper, scissors'?
Five things they don’t tell you about... babies in France From maternal diets to confusing names, there are many cultural differences to keep an eye out for...
Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»: can you guess the film behind these translated titles? Paris' Nuit Blanche 2025 shines a spotlight on cinema – here we look at the some of the surprising choices for translations of film names
Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»: why do we say le vent d’autan rend fou? Plus, more ways to describe madness when in France
Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»: How to introduce yourself to a stranger in France Practise key phrases and vocabulary for meeting new people, in this practical French lesson from the Little Language School
Dinguerie, débunker, deepfake… 150 words added to French dictionary, Le Petit Robert Find out which of these trending terms you are familiar with
Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»: the origins and meaning of c’est le serpent qui se mord la queue Use this phrase when you find yourself in a catch-22
La Fête des Mères: 10 French expressions about mothers 'Mamie-gâteau', ‘mère courage’... we share some of our favourite mum-themed words and phrases
Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»: Chapeau if you know these 10 clothing-themed phrases Porter le chapeau, prendre une veste, lâcher les baskets, and more...
Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»: How to write a cheque in France Practise spelling-out numbers in this practical French lesson from the Little Language School
Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»: understanding three words originating from Marseille Have you ever heard someone say tarpin, gâté or tanquer?
Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»: nouns that even native speakers commonly misgender ‘The struggle is real’, says our French writer Théophile Larcher - see if you can score higher than him in our mini quiz
Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»: when and why do we say avoir le compas dans l'Å“il? Say this to describe someone with good visual judgement of size or distance
Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»: the origins and meaning of faire le mariole Acting the goat or fooling around, we explore the French phrase to describe the class clown
Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»: the origins and meaning of être dans la force de l’âge A saying to describe being in the prime of life
Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»: what does recevoir une note salée mean and when should it be used? A salty saying for inflated expenses
Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»: when and why do we say qui se ressemble s’assemble? This rhyming expression is all about highlighting similarities between people
Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»: what does sacquer mean and when should it be used? You may be able to guess one of the meanings behind this informal term that sounds just like an English equivalent
Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»: Have you ever dreamt in your target language? From passive listening to active speaking, dreaming in French can indicate you are regularly practicing it
From English teacher to TikTok star in France: 'The way to help students learn is to believe in them' Toulouse-based Monsieur Prof's educational videos on learning English are a social media sensation
Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»: what does fastoche mean and when should it be used? Plus, can you guess the meaning behind more simple slang terms ending in -oche
Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»: when and why do we say montrer patte blanche? A French fairytale phrase for trustworthiness
Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»: what does pile-poil mean and when should it be used? Plus, find out how to pronounce this precise phrase
Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»: four expressions featuring fil The word is used in a springtime saying that comes with a weather warning
Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»: understanding 'backwards' abbreviations The penchant for shortening long terms makes the language even harder for foreigners to understand
Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»: the origins and meaning of gratin Understand the etymological roots of this beloved dish with a crispy, cheesy topping
Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»: what does comme par hasard mean and when should it be used? A sarcastic saying to describe something unsurprising or coincidental
Can you master these 10 French tongue twisters? As well as being a fun party trick, these can help you master pronunciation of difficult sounds
Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»: what is the difference between tout compris and tout inclus? How to avoid costly ‘all-inclusive’ surprises
Three fun fromage phrases for France’s national cheese day Today (Thursday, March 27) is la journée nationale du fromage
Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»: the origins and meaning of ça me fait une belle jambe A sarcastic saying to suggest something is unimportant or irrelevant
Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»: when and why do we say racler les fonds de tiroir? An expression for when funds are running desperately low
Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»: the origins and meaning of tenir au jus A juicy saying for when you want to be kept in the loop
Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»: when and why do we say de fil en aiguille? An expression to reflect a gradual progression
Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»: helpful vocabulary for finding an artisan in France Hiring artisans can be costly... use these essential terms to navigate the process effectively
Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»: when and why do we say mettre la main à la pâte? This French phrase has little to do with pâte or dough and is useful when you need to ‘get stuck into' a task
Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»: what does top départ mean and when should it be used? A handy phrase to indicate that an event is underway
Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»: five short talk radio shows to improve your language skills Improve your French comprehension with these quick, insightful broadcasts that can also be listened to as podcasts
Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»: when and why do we say être bien dans ses baskets? Watch out for false friends in this saying about self-confidence
Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»: when and why do we say avoir la boule au ventre? A phrase for when you are feeling stressed or nervous
Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»: what does que dalle mean and when should it be used? Level-up your casual French by using this term instead of rien
Obligatory language tests for French residency cards: do age exemptions apply? Rules are set to come in before January 2026
Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»: the meaning of tiret du six versus tiret du huit Plus, how to tell someone your email address in French
French residency cards and obligatory new language tests: list of online resources to help We look at how you can prepare for TCF, TEF and DELF language exams
Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»: the origins and meaning of piger A slang word for measuring comprehension… that has nothing to do with pigs
Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»: what does être costaud mean and when should it be used? This article features strong language
Perpète-les-Oies and Petaouchnouk: origins of these bizarre French expressions Being familiar with such idioms can help to elevate your French to the next level
Il est or c’est: how to remember when to use the right expression in French Some key grammar rules can help with this sometimes-tricky French phrase
Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»: the origins and meaning of arrête ton char Say this when someone starts talking nonsense
Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»: when and why do we say arriver à bon port? A phrase to use upon reaching your destination, safe and sound
