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FRENCH VERSUS AMERICAN HOMES

September 21, 2022 / Culture

FRENCH VERSUS AMERICAN HOMES

We’ve put together a list of the biggest differences between French and American homes!

French Summers: Paid Vacations, Camps for Kids, and More

July 26, 2022 / Culture

French Summers: Paid Vacations, Camps for Kids, and More

Learn all about the tradition of paid vacations and how French kids and adults spend…

The 12 Best French Musicals You Can Watch Now

July 8, 2022 / Uncategorized

The 12 Best French Musicals You Can Watch Now

Musical movies and live musicals you can stream right now (or see in person!).

What is “Le Bac”? Understanding the French Secondary Education System

June 23, 2022 / Culture

What is “Le Bac”? Understanding the French Secondary Education System

It’s not like the SATs! Take a look at this famous French high school exam.

The Coucou Guide to Inclusive and Gender-Neutral French

June 15, 2022 / Culture

The Coucou Guide to Inclusive and Gender-Neutral French

Learn about the famous “point médian,” the gender neutral pronoun “iel,” and much more!

9 Amazing French and Francophone LGBTQ+ Musicians

June 9, 2022 / Culture

9 Amazing French and Francophone LGBTQ+ Musicians

For Pride Month, we’ve put together a long-awaited LGBTQ+ playlist!

Roland-Garros: French Tennis History, Legends, and Vocabulary

May 24, 2022 / Culture

Roland-Garros: French Tennis History, Legends, and Vocabulary

Everything you need to know before the French Open!

The most famous French Mother-Daughter Duos

May 4, 2022 / Kids

The most famous French Mother-Daughter Duos

Mother’s Day is round the corner, discover the famous French mother-daughter duos to celebrate!

Top French Architects and Their Best Buildings

April 15, 2022 / Culture

Top French Architects and Their Best Buildings

A list of the greatest 19th and 20th-century French architects you should know about.

The Coucou Guide to the French Presidential Election

April 6, 2022 / Culture

The Coucou Guide to the French Presidential Election

Everything you need to know before April 10th!

12 Famous French Women Politicians Throughout History

March 24, 2022 / Culture

12 Famous French Women Politicians Throughout History

France has never had a woman as president, but that may soon change! Check out…

10 Best French and Francophone Women Musicians

March 9, 2022 / Culture

10 Best French and Francophone Women Musicians

From Édith Piaf to Aya Nakamura: Discover the best of female Francophone music over the…

French Perfume: Everything You Need to Know

March 2, 2022 / Culture

French Perfume: Everything You Need to Know

How to wear perfume like the French + history, vocabulary and pronunciation tips!

Top French Ski Destinations

February 16, 2022 / Travel

Top French Ski Destinations

Discover the best places to visit in the world’s most famous country for skiing!

12 Iconic French Couples

February 10, 2022 / Culture

12 Iconic French Couples

Stories of French relationships that have most enchanted the public.

Celebrate La Chandeleur the French Way!

January 31, 2022 / Food

Celebrate La Chandeleur the French Way!

Essential French crêpe traditions, superstitions, and recipe tips!

The Most Delicious Vegetarian and Vegan French Recipes

January 17, 2022 / Food

The Most Delicious Vegetarian and Vegan French Recipes

Classic and healthy French recipes to start 2022 off right!

The Top French-Language TV Shows to Stream in 2022

January 12, 2022 / Culture

The Top French-Language TV Shows to Stream in 2022

The best TV shows for French learners on Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime, HBO Max and…

The 2021 French Gift Guide

November 18, 2021 / Culture

The 2021 French Gift Guide

What should you get for the Francophile in your life? We’re here to help!

How the French Drink Wine

November 4, 2021 / Food

How the French Drink Wine

Everything you need to know about selecting, pairing, pouring, and serving wine

The Best and Creepiest French Ghost Stories

October 26, 2021 / Culture

The Best and Creepiest French Ghost Stories

Just in time for Halloween 2021, these books will give you goosebumps, “la chair de…

Top Tips to Sound Like a Native French Speaker

October 20, 2021 / Learning French

Top Tips to Sound Like a Native French Speaker

Find out the things French speakers actually say all the time to help you sound…

The Ultimate Guide to French Snacks for Kids

October 11, 2021 / Kids

The Ultimate Guide to French Snacks for Kids

Discover what the classic French goûter consists of!

The 9 Best American Novels Set in France

September 27, 2021 / Culture

The 9 Best American Novels Set in France

A selection of the greatest American books about France that you should read this fall!

The Top Movies to Stream on France Channel

September 21, 2021 / Culture

The Top Movies to Stream on France Channel

We're excited to introduce you to France Channel, a streaming platform 100% dedicated to French…

French Street Artists You Should Know

September 7, 2021 / Culture

French Street Artists You Should Know

Famous French street artists and a map of where to find their art in Paris.

The Ultimate French Summer Pop Playlist

August 5, 2021 / Culture

The Ultimate French Summer Pop Playlist

From 1960 to 2021, here are the biggest and best French summer hits.

How to create The Perfect French Cheese Board

July 19, 2021 / Food

How to create The Perfect French Cheese Board

How to select, arrange and eat French cheese like un français or une française!

Paris Up Close: The Best Movies Set in the City of Lights

July 9, 2021 / Culture

Paris Up Close: The Best Movies Set in the City of Lights

Heading to Paris this summer? Here’s what you should watch in preparation!

Famous Gay French Fashion Designers

June 17, 2021 / Culture

Famous Gay French Fashion Designers

From Christian Dior to Simon Porte Jacquemus: how gay designers have shaped the French fashion…

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