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...
Every C’est La Vie Song: 40 videos, from Chuck Berry to Zaz
Ok, so normally here at LingoCulture our focus is helping people learn French. So what’s the story behind today’s post where we review every c’est la vie song we could track down on YouTube? Well, in addition to Keep reading...
Cheers in French: Essential expressions to ace Le Happy Hour
The workday is over, and it’s time to go meet some friends for a drink or two at the local terrasse. With every round, and every new arrival, you’d better be prepared to raise your Keep reading...
The French phone number: Everything you need to know
If you’re planning on traveling to France, you’re surely going to be using your phone here on a daily basis. But how does the French phone system work? To prepare you for everything you need, Keep reading...
What does C’est la vie mean? A cultural exploration
A small smile, a shrug, and the phrase c’est la vie. You may have experienced this exact scene, but what does c’est la vie mean? It’s clearly a well-known expression worldwide in pop culture, as Keep reading...
Vive la France! A brief explanation of this patriotic expression
You may hear French politicians end their speeches with the expression, Vive la France. Or often you will hear fans at a World Cup soccer match chanting Vive la France or Vive les Bleus as Keep reading...