Culture 9 Top French Songs of the sixties March 15, 2019 If you’ve already heard the French term “yé-yé,” you probably know that it describes a…
Culture Your Essential Guide to Mardi Gras! March 8, 2019 What is Mardi Gras? The long version Mardi Gras is a traditional Christian holiday that…
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Culture 7 French Series to Binge Watch on Netflix in 2019 January 11, 2019 One of the things the Coucou team has been looking forward to most in 2019…
Culture The 8 Best French Movies on Netflix this Winter December 14, 2018 There’s no translation for “Netflix and chill?” in French (“Tu veux chiller et regarder Netflix?”…
Culture Our Top 8 French Podcasts! December 7, 2018 One of the challenging things about learning a language is finding the right way to…
Culture The Ultimate Guide to Books for French Learners and Francophiles Part II November 21, 2018 Humorous Books Simple – La Sorcière de la rue Mouffetard by Pierre Gripari This story…
Culture The Ultimate Guide to Books for French Learners and Francophiles Part 1 October 22, 2018 Finding an enjoyable book to read in English is hard enough–let alone finding one in…
Culture The Top 5 French Cult Films and Their American Counterparts October 15, 2018 Have you ever heard a French person say, “On sait jamais, sur un malentendu ça…
Culture The 5 Best French “Shortcoms”! October 9, 2018 If you’re looking for a way to sharpen your French language skills, but aren’t quite…
Culture Introducing Coucou’s Book Club! September 11, 2018 Are you feeling nostalgic for your college days at the start of this new school…
Culture How the French Celebrate Bastille Day? July 9, 2018 Right when you thought the fireworks and festivities were just about over, Bastille Day is…
Culture The Do’s and Don’t’s of Parisian Life June 25, 2018 Paris is the crown jewel of European cities. Its lush history, matched with unbeatable culture,…
Culture The 8 Best French Places to Eat and Shop in Lower Manhattan May 25, 2018 Really. What American doesn’t love all things French? Beyond the cinema, the style, and the…
Culture 7 Great Gifts for Francophiles December 14, 2017 You want to impress with your French touch over the Holidays? Coucou curated a list…
Culture The 8 Best French Series On Netflix in 2018 November 13, 2017 Always wanted to mix French learning and binge watching? Netflix has considerably enriched its French…
Culture Debunking the French Stereotype July 19, 2017 Are French people really drinking red wine all day while smoking cigarettes and cursing Americans?…
Culture Fashion Flashback to the 60s! November 29, 2016 We're getting ready for our French 60s-themed holiday party this weekend. Check out these iconic…
Culture French Cover of the Day: “Paradis Perdus” (Christine and the Queens) October 17, 2016 For those not in the know, Christine and the Queens is a recent pop sensation…
Culture A Quick Look at the Music of Quebec September 29, 2016 The history of music in La Nouvelle France, or Quebec, as we know it today,…
Culture French Disco: An Essential Guide June 27, 2016 Many a blog has waxed on the hugely influential sub-genre of house music, French Touch,…
Culture Cover of the Day / Reprise du Jour : “Marie Douceur/Marie Colère” – Marie Laforêt (1966) from The Rolling Stones’ “Paint it Black” June 27, 2016 “MARIE DOUCEUR/MARIE COLERE” – MARIE LAFORET (1966) FROM THE ROLLING STONES’ “PAINT IT BLACK” From…
Culture Cover of the Day: “Pour te dire je t’aime” – Dalida (1984) May 29, 2016 “Pour te dire je t’aime” – Dalida (1984) from Stevie Wonder’s “I Just Called (to…
Culture Cover of the Day: Cesar et Les Romains – “Splish Splash” (1965) May 29, 2016 “Splish Splash” – Cesar et Les Romains (1965) “Splish Splash” – Bobby Darin (1958) This…
Culture Cover of the Day “L’amour c’est comme une cigarette” Sylvie Vartan May 12, 2016 Skipping around now, let’s take a look at the 80s in France, which were just…
Culture Who Knew These Celebrities Speak French! May 10, 2016 For a little motivation and amusement, here’s video run-down on some of the Anglophone world’s…
Culture The 10 Best French Films on Netflix in 2016 May 10, 2016 Watching films is a superb way to learn French, and luckily for those with access…
Culture Cover of the Day: “Ça plane pour moi” April 13, 2016 Frenetic, fun, and off the hook, Plastic Bertrand’s “Ça plane pour moi” features frequently in…
Culture Cover of the Day: Johnny Hallyday – “Noir c’est noir” March 27, 2016 France has always had a bit on an unhealthy obsession with America. But before food trucks…
