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Do the French Really Not Understand Us? (Or are they just...
Editor's Note: We are pleased as punch to announce that Janet Hulstrand-- writer, editor, writing coach, teacher, and Bonjour Paris contributor-- has just published a...
Words in French and English That Can’t Be Translated
Some very common words or expressions in English or French can’t be translated by a single word in the other language. They require several...
Classes Duo: Cross-Cultural Exchange with Paris & Knoxville School Children
It's never been more important to foster cross-cultural understanding around the world. Long time Paris resident Monique Y. Wells understands this. Her Wells International...
French Etiquette: The Dos and the Don’ts from an Insider’s Perspective
"When in Rome, do as the Romans do": You may have heard this often without paying attention to this expression. In this age of...
May 1968: The 50th Anniversary
Every uprising, revolt or revolution in France draws inspiration from the previous one, so technically all can be traced back to the Jacquerie, a...
First Time in Paris? Helpful Hints for your Trip
Coming to Paris for the first time? Lucky you!
Sitting in a brasserie on rue de Grenelle, across from my lunch table sat two...
Top 10 Bizarre French Expressions
If you casually chat with French people, you might suddenly be stopped dead by an expression that you find very weird and that you...
Discover the Historic Shopping Arcades of Paris
Discover a selection of three beautiful covered shopping arcades, whose popularity began at the beginning of the 19th century. In this French lesson through...
Interview with Lauren Collins, Author of “When in French: Love in...
Lauren Collins grew up in North Carolina, has spent time living in New York City, London, and Geneva, and is now living in Paris...
French à La Carte: Private French Lessons in Paris
Whether you’re in Paris for a short stay or you’re an expat building a new life in France, French à la Carte provide personalized...
One on One French
Picture it: you’re sitting in your living room, MacBook on your lap, and a glass of sauvignon blanc on the coffee table in front...
Parlez Vous Franglais?
Amour. Those who daydream about France envision lovers strolling along the Seine holding hands, or perhaps stealing a kiss over an espresso at a...
