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Untranslatable French Words

Some things are just so, so French. Here's a list of untranslatable French words that really are best left en français!
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Visual Lesson of French Expression Avoir la pêcheA
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Avoir la pêche

Feeling really, really great? There's a French expression for that: avoir la pêche. Here's how to use it like a pro!
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Rouge comme une tomate

Cheeks feeling hot? Face all red? There's a French expression for this: rouge comme une tomate. Here's your comprehensive guide to it...
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FALF Guide to Saying Hello in French

Beginners always want to make a good impression, which starts with knowing how to say "hello" in French. Here are your options!
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Le Bon Mot: Rapide ou Vite ?

Rapide ou vite ? What's the difference? Here's the definitive guide, with detailed examples, pro tips, & memory tricks!
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14 Facts about Le 14 juillet (Bastille Day)

What do you need to know about le 14 juillet or "Bastille Day" in France? Here's a handy primer on this very important French holiday!
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Y a pas photo !

There's no photograph here, folks! Find out what the French expression "y a pas photo" means and how to use it like a pro!
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Tomber dans les pommes

Don't pass out trying to figure out the French expression "tomber dans les pommes"! There's an easier way with this complete guide!
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Vider son sac

Feeling the urge to vent? Then there's a French expression you need to know: vider son sac. Here's how to use it properly!
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Raconter des salades

Is someone's story a little too hard to believe? There's a popular French expression for this: raconter des salades!
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Fun with French Expressions

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10 French Cold Weather Expressions

It's f-f-friggin' cold! But how do we say that in French? Here are 10 French cold weather expressions you can use when winter arrives!
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Avoir le cul bordé de nouilles

Unbelievably lucky? There's a French expression for that: avoir le cul bordé de nouilles. Here's the instruction manual for this colourful expression!
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Visual Lesson of French Expression Avoir la friteA
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Avoir la frite

Feeling really, really chipper? There's a French expression for that: avoir la frite. Here's how to use it!
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Il y a anguille sous roche

Something seem a little suspicious? There's a French expression for that: il y a anguille sous roche. Here's the guide to it!
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Tips for Learners

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Le Bon Mot : Deuxième ou Second ?

Deuxième ou second ? Is there a difference? What do the experts say? Find out here on Le Bon Mot.
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Vocab Inception: Le poisson (Fish)

What's in a French word like... le poisson?
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French Grammar

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FALF Guide to French Prépositions de lieu

In, on, under... Here's the ultimate guide to French prépositions de lieu (prepositions of place)—with help from the Fox in a Box!
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Le Bon Mot : À nouveau ou De nouveau ?

Once and for all, is it "À nouveau" or "DE nouveau"? Remember which is which in this lesson about le bon mot, or the right word.
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French Vocabulary

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French Political Vocabulary for the US Elections

THE GUIDE to French Political Vocabulary w/ a US twist! Elections, swing state, gerrymandering—here's what francophones call them!
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Poisson d’avril — The French April Fool

Are the French also given to pranks on April 1st? You bet! Find out how they celebrate April Fools' Day à la française !
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An Introduction to FALF

This is it! Let’s get the ball rolling with an introduction to French à la folie, or FALF for short! In this first post, I’ll..
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Film Review: Les yeux sans visage / Eyes Without a Face (1960)

The Cinemaccountability Series is back with a horror film from 1960: Les Yeux sans visage ("Eyes Without a Face") by Georges Franju.
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Film Review: Bird People (2014)

Ah, the airport fantasy drama. They don't come around very often—or at all—and this is probably why. Read my review of "Bird People," starring Josh Charles and Anaïs Demoustier.
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C’est un navet !

Oh dear, it’s a turnip. What does the French expression “C’est un navet !” mean, and what does it have to do with movies? Here’s the comprehensive guide to it.
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Galette des Rois – A Guide to the French Kings’ Cake

It's January and the boulangerie-pâtisseries are all displaying a round, flat cake. This is the Galette des Rois, and this is your guide to it...
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Bonne année 2021 ! Happy New Year!

Bonne année 2021 ! Greetings from French à la folie...
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La Journée Star Wars… and Troublesome Translations

On est le 4 mai ! C'est la Journée Star Wars ! Geek out with me as I discuss this epic film series, French humour, and some translation issues.
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Vocab Inception: La forêt

What's in a French word like... la forêt?
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Bonne année 2020 ! Happy New Year!

Bonne année 2020 and Happy New Year from French à la folie !
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Joyeux Noël ! (And a lame joke.)

Joyeuses fêtes de fin d'année! Seasons greetings from French à la folie!
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French Christmas Vocabulary

Noël s'approche à grand pas ! With Noël upon us, let's go over some French Christmas vocabulary to help you discuss this festive holiday with francophones!
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Porter la poisse

Do you believe in luck? When it comes to bad luck, francophones talk about "la poisse." So let's look at the expression "porter la poisse" in more detail...
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