If you are learning French you’ll know there are not just regional dialects, formal terms and acronyms – there is of course, slang! This ‘everyday language’ is perhaps one of the most challenging to learn. A mix of informal abbreviations and...
The French are famous for their fashion sense, and if you want to be à la mode, you’ll have to buy some clothes and accessories in France. Some French words translate differently to US or UK English regarding clothing and the sizing is different too....
Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays are the time of year when poultry is on many tables across France. To help you shop for the right bird, and to save you a couple pitfalls, here are some poultry related terms and references that might be useful.Any bird that is...
A visit to the dentist’s office (chez le dentiste) is rarely a bundle of laughs, but if you have dental issues in France, the trip will be a little easier if you know some basic terms in French!For the next time you need a check-up or some other dental...
France and food seem to always go together! We’ll take a look at some phrases that pop up frequently in restaurants and cooking – and often with completely different meanings than we thought! Cordon Bleu OK so we’ve all heard of a Cordon Bleu Chef...
Moving abroad presents some obvious vocabulary challenges. The tourist phrases books aren’t much help when opening a bank account and getting medical insurance. However, some of the hardest situations involve professionals providing more intimate services...
Would you like to know more about healthcare in France besides it’s ‘the best in the world’? Are you moving to France and don’t know whether you need private insurance or can obtain French public Assurance Maladie? Whether you’re looking...
