La Chandeleur: The French Holiday All About Crepes
If you’ve ever heard of La Chandeleur, you might be enticed to think of simply as “French crepe day.” I’ll admit, when I first heard about La Chandeleur,...
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Is Jazz the Titan of African American Culture in Paris?
Lisa Simone is a contemporary African American jazz singer and artist who has found more success developing her craft in Paris than at home in the United States....
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Say Bonjour to 2020 with a Bûche de Noël (Yule Log) | French Holiday Recipes for Home Chefs
This year your holidays may look a little different. As we adjust to these changing times, we might have had to change a few plans, but that doesn't...
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17 Unique and Beautiful French Words
Sometimes referred to as "the language of love," many people consider French to be one of the world's most beautiful languages. Many have fallen in love with beautiful...
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Can Couples Divided by the Pandemic Reunite for Love?
It’s almost been a year since the first cases of COVID-19 were reported in China. Since then schools around the world have shut down, entire industries have faced...
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This is How Thanksgiving is Celebrated Around the World
Some could argue that Thanksgiving is the quintessential American holiday. Each year, we celebrate by eating American dishes like macaroni and cheese, turkey, and green bean casserole, all...
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7 Things Emily in Paris Can Teach You About Learning a New Language
If you’ve been anywhere on the internet recently, you’ve probably heard people talking about the new Netflix series Emily in Paris. The show follows a 20-something Chicagoan named...
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Is “Faire” the Most Versatile French Word?
The word faire might be one of the most versatile verbs in the French language. Faire is an irregular verb that is commonly used throughout the French language....
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5 Things I Learned in French Class That I Almost Never Use
A little while ago, I shared a few French rules that I never learned in French class, but now I want to share some rules I did learn...
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