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The Coucou Blog: Culture

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!

12 Iconic French Couples

February 10, 2022 / Culture

12 Iconic French Couples

Stories of French relationships that have most enchanted the public.

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!

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…

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.

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…

10 Famous Gay and Bisexual French Authors and their Books

June 11, 2021 / Culture

10 Famous Gay and Bisexual French Authors and their Books

Discover some of France’s greatest 19th- and 20th-century gay and bisexual écrivain.es who continue to…

The Top 8 French LGBTQ+ Podcasts

June 3, 2021 / Culture

The Top 8 French LGBTQ+ Podcasts

Learn about the French drag scene, heteronormativity in France, gay adoption rights and much more!

Americans who write, sing, and host podcasts… from France!

May 13, 2021 / Culture

Americans who write, sing, and host podcasts… from France!

Lauren Collins, Pamela Druckerman, Lindsey Tramuta and many more!

How to Create a Classic French Wardrobe

April 29, 2021 / Culture

How to Create a Classic French Wardrobe

Drawing inspiration from our favorite French fashion icons!

Classic French Poems to Learn by Heart

April 22, 2021 / Kids

Classic French Poems to Learn by Heart

Discover some of the most famous French poems (and some beautiful Monet paintings along with…

Resources for Learning about Asian Communities in France

March 30, 2021 / Culture

Resources for Learning about Asian Communities in France

Join us to fight anti-Asian racism in the US and France.

The 9 Best Cartoon Shows for Kids Learning French

March 24, 2021 / Kids

The 9 Best Cartoon Shows for Kids Learning French

A list of our favorite classic French cartoons and where you can watch them!

The Top 8 French Feminist Songs and Anthems

March 18, 2021 / Culture

The Top 8 French Feminist Songs and Anthems

Debout les femmes! Celebrate International Women’s Month with our feminist playlist.

7 Key French Feminists You Should Read

March 8, 2021 / Culture

7 Key French Feminists You Should Read

Celebrate International Women’s Month by reading a French feminist’s book!

7 Contemporary Francophone Poets You Have to Read

February 19, 2021 / Culture

7 Contemporary Francophone Poets You Have to Read

Discover la poésie contemporaine with us!

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