Published August 30, 2023 • Updated August 8, 2026 — By French teacher David Issokson with native audio by Marie Assel Cambier 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,…
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…
Originally written by Dan Forsythe. Updated and revised by David Issokson 8/3/25. Two hot French songs recently added (2025): This is our curated list of 20 timeless French songs, each paired with a special lyrics lesson created for learners. Every lesson includes full translations, grammar tips, and vocabulary explained by David Issokson, an experienced French…
We can learn a lot about a country through the larger-than-life personalities that shaped its culture. In that spirit, here’s our guide to the 20 most famous French women of all time, each a national icon that rewrote history.