French Canadian last names such as Côté, Lévesque, Lamontagne and Gagne are very common in the United States, especially in New England. Inevitably, many have been anglicized over time and sound completely different with a French accent. This post covers thirty common French-Canadian last names and explains how to pronounce them correctly in French (with …
One of the single biggest challenges for all students learning French is the learning of verb conjugations. This process can take a very long time. I had a look at the course “French Verb Drills” by French Today to decide whether or not I’d recommend it to my own students. In short, the answer is …
See also: 👉 Apéritif — pre-dinner drinks »👉 Cabernet Sauvignon » French wines might be world-class, but their names can be a mouthful for English speakers. To help you out, we’ve picked 14 French wine names (varietals and regions) that are tricky to articulate, with tips and audio to help you sound like a native …
In French, the word for money is argent (Literal meaning: silver). While it’s somewhat taboo to boast about money in French culture and sources of one’s revenue, it’s still a good idea to know the related vocabulary and common phrases.
La Décadanse (Meaning: The decadence) was a hit song released in 1972 by Serge Gainsbourg and Jane Birkin. Similar to Je t’aime…moi non plus, La Décadanse is racy in nature given the sexual innuendos of the lyrics. Keep reading as we provide the complete French lyrics and English translation with line-by-line analysis of the vocabulary …
