A certain je ne sais quoi: Meaning and uses of this enigmatic expression Have you ever heard someone say that something has a certain je ne sais quoi? Or perhaps you’ve even heard this French Keep reading...

The French are known for their laid-back lifestyle, where simple pleasures readily take precedence over mundane obligations. This outlook is summed up well in the French expression joie de vivre, meaning literally joy of living. Keep reading...

Are you confused by French greeting kisses? From saying hello using la bise, to full-on tongue kissing, we’ll fill you in on how things work in our French kissing culture! We’ll focus today’s post on Keep reading...

If you’ve been studying French for long, you’ve likely come across some delightful phrases and wondered what they meant. Today we’re introducing one such gem: Zut alors! This whimsical expression is a window into the Keep reading...

When dining in France or in the company of French speakers, you’ve likely encountered the phrase Bon appétit! This expression, resonant with warmth and sophistication, is a staple of French dining culture. But what does bon Keep reading...

It’s the holiday season, so in this post we’ll be talking all about French New Year’s festivities. We’ll look at how we refer to this holiday, we’ll see how the French tend to celebrate, we’ll Keep reading...

French literature is a treasure trove of quotes on love, so in today’s post we put the spotlight on some of the best French love quotes we could find. Not all French stereotypes are accurate, but Keep reading...

If you’ve ever been in France in mid-July, you may have noticed boisterous celebrations and parades, not to mention more than the usual amount of French flags and fireworks. This is because Bastille Day, France’s Keep reading...

Ah, the French! Elegant but snobbish; always sitting at a cafe with a cigarette between the lips while the country is on strike; eternal lovers of baguettes, cheeses, wine, and lovers… in bed, bien sûr. Keep reading...

Voulez-vous coucher avec moi ce soir is probably one of the most famous sentences in French, but is it really that French? Popularized by American writers and singers, that pretty straightforward invitation is everything but correct. Not from a grammatical point Keep reading...