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Manon Dewitte
Aug 7, 20233 min read
Discover the majestic castles of the Loire Valley
The Loire Valley, nestled in the heart of France (only a few hours from Paris by train), is a region renowned for its enchanting castles...
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Manon Dewitte
Jul 18, 20232 min read
Resources for practicing French: the best way to learn French
Des ressources pour progresser en français tout en s'amusant 🔥
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Manon Dewitte
Jul 13, 20233 min read
The symbols of France
The French Republic is represented by many symbols that you will see in particular in certain public institutions (town halls,...
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Manon Dewitte
Jul 12, 20233 min read
Why is the French National Day celebrated on July 14?
July 14 is a special date for France because it is the National Day. It's a public holiday, so the majority of French people don't work...
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Manon Dewitte
May 17, 202311 min read
Walking tour of the 20 "Arrondissements" of Paris
Paris is divided into 20 "arrondissements". These are administrative divisions that allow for better organization and management of each...
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Manon Dewitte
May 15, 20232 min read
The favorite dishes of the French
Discover the 10 favorite dishes of the French in 2023! 1. Chicken-fries With its crispy skin and delicious fries, Sunday's chicken-fries...
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Manon Dewitte
May 2, 20231 min read
10 podcasts to improve your French
Regular practice of French is the key to progress! You can practice French by watching movies, reading (discover our selection of 10...
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Manon Dewitte
Apr 28, 20235 min read
120 words and phrases to talk about work in French
You have decided to change your life and move to France? Then you will probably go through the stage of job search! That is why I have...
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Manon Dewitte
Apr 19, 20239 min read
The 10 most beautiful museums in Paris you absolutely need to visit during your trip in France
Les incontournables de Paris que vous devez absolument connaître si vous êtes en voyage dans la capitale française 🇫🇷
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Manon Dewitte
Mar 31, 20233 min read
Language registers: Speak the right French at the right time.
In French, there are 3 registers of language ("registres de langue"), also called "levels" of language: "niveaux de langues": standard,...
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Manon Dewitte
Mar 31, 20234 min read
Master the past tense (passé composé) in 5 lessons
On Monday morning, you're calmly drinking a coffee with your French colleagues and then... drama. They pose THE difficult question: "What...
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Manon Dewitte
Mar 31, 20233 min read
10 French idioms to speak like a native French-speaker
Idioms exist in all languages and are often part of everyday language and conversation! They don't really make sense when you read each...
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Manon Dewitte
Mar 29, 20233 min read
Tu or vous? What is the difference?
Tu or vous? Which one should you choose and when? In principle, "tu" is used in informal situations and using it in an inappropriate...
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Manon Dewitte
Mar 29, 20232 min read
J’aime, j’aime bien, j’adore… How to talk about your tastes in French?
The verbe “aimer” is particular, he can mean “to love” but also “to like”, according to the context. To talk about a person Aimer +...
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Manon Dewitte
Mar 29, 20232 min read
The feminine of adjectives
What is an adjective? To recap, an adjective is a word that accompanies a noun (a name) to give it precision and with which it agrees in...
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Manon Dewitte
Mar 28, 20232 min read
The plural of adjectives
Dans le dernier article, je vous parlais du féminin des adjectifs. À la demande générale, voyons maintenant comment former le pluriel des...
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Manon Dewitte
Mar 28, 20232 min read
"Poisson d'avril!": the origin of the expression
What is "April Fools' Day" in France? April 1st is a day of humor and mischief where every year, it is tradition to make jokes and pranks...
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Manon Dewitte
Mar 28, 20238 min read
10 books in French to practice
Many of you have asked me for a list of "easy" books to read to get started reading in French. Forget The Little Prince and The Stranger...
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Manon Dewitte
Mar 27, 20235 min read
20 common mistakes in French
Making mistakes when learning a foreign language is normal. However, there are more frequent mistakes than others, mistakes that often...
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Manon Dewitte
Mar 27, 20233 min read
What is the difference between "voir" and "regarder"?
I can't count the number of times I've been asked this question! I know a lot of you have difficulty distinguishing between "voir" and...
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