In French, the word for “United States” is États-Unis (pronounced aytaz-yunee). At first glace, this pronunciation looks quite easy. However, things become complicated quickly when we want to say either “the” United States, “to the” or “from the” United States. This post will cover these pronunciations in depth. États-Unis United States
Crêpes were once eaten to celebrate La Chandeleur (Candlemas). But they were too darn tasty to wait all year for. With endless sweet and savory combos, they are a national comfort dish. Irresistible when in France, your tastebuds might thank you for mastering how to pronounce crêpe in French! crêpe /krehp/
The most frightful time of the year is approaching fast. For Francophiles or anyone looking for original Halloween costumes, we’ve found ten fun and unique ideas to add a French twist to trick-or-treating. Six for women and four for men, with all the relevant information. Marie-Antoinette Halloween Costume If she were alive today, France’s last …
Bonjour! My name is David Issokson. I’ve been teaching French since 2014 and have helped hundreds of students to build a solid foundation in the language. One question that frequently comes up in my lessons is: “Which French grammar book should I buy?” In this post I review my collection of grammar books and for …
Published September 20, 2023 • Updated April 9, 2026 with new example sentences — Lesson written by French teacher David Issokson for students who want to learn French online, with native audio by Marie Assel Cambier, a voice artist from France. 🥐 Croissant pronunciation The pronunciation of croissant is /kʁwa.sɑ̃/ (IPA), which sounds roughly like …
