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Turn the page: 8 superb French Idioms with books Jun 30, 2025

Learning French can be great fun, yet going up a level seems such a challenge at times. 

But less so if you take little bite sized chunks of information and enjoy them, apply them and try to make your own version up in your life to suit you.  It has to be REAL - Rewarding, Effective and realisti...

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How can humour help in overcoming the frustration of forgetting French words? Jun 16, 2025

It’s so easy to get all hung up when you’ve forgotten a word in French. 

And it’s also too easy to get stuck in that moment.

Then there’s only one word on your mind: Awkward!

So let’s look at some fun ways to shift those feelings and glide straight back into the conversation:

  • Why it’s impor...
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What’s the difference between “Habitudes” in French and “habits” in English? Jun 09, 2025

Have you got good French “habits”? Or are you going to mix up your false friends and misunderstand this one? 

We’re talking about what you’re wearing - clothes.  That’s ‘les habits’, also known as ‘les vĂȘtements’.

This is clearly a false friend as you would be forgiven for thinking we were talk...

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The VITE and RAPIDE Trap: Don't Make This Common Mistake May 26, 2025

"Vite" and "rapide" both translate to "quickly" in English, but they have subtle differences in use and understanding.

And why isn’t is ever “vitement” anyway? ... The VITE and RAPIDE Trap: Don't Make This Common Mistake.

Today you will discover:

  • The difference between VITE and RAPIDE
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What’s the difference between “Engager” in French and “Getting engaged” in English? May 19, 2025

Are you one of those French learners who think this means you’re going to get married?

Sorry to let you down, but you’re just being taken on to do something! 

False friends in language can cause a lot of laughter and bring you together.

Today you will discover:

  • How to properly use the word ...
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5 Idiomatic expressions with appétit May 06, 2025

We can all say “Bon appĂ©tit !” in French, but did you know that it‘s generally only accepted amongst friends?  

At a table in high society, you do not say this. 

It’s considered bad manners, like saying “tuck in!” for the works of culinary art before you! 

The more time I spend with French peo...

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4 Idiomatic FOOD expressions Apr 22, 2025

 

 

“Ce n’est pas de la tarte !”

Ok at first glance you can see it mentions it not being pie. 

But did you realise this means a kind of opposite - It’s NOT as easy as pie = it’s not so easy?

If you want to step up your French a little and raise an eyebrow of admiration for your French, or ju...

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What’s the difference between “Demanding” in French and “Asking” in English? Apr 15, 2025

How many times have you avoided using the word DEMANDER in French? 

You know, just in case it sounds a bit strong. 

I get that.  In fact, it’s not as strong as you think as it’s merely the verb “to ask”.

It’s used so much in French, like “Je lui ai demandĂ© de m’accompagner en ville.” (I asked ...

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10 tips for thinking in French Mar 31, 2025

 

Do you hear French and immediately want to translate in your head what you heard? 

Similarly, when you want to say something in French, do you work it all out in English first? 

Well, that’s fine if you want to tackle things in your English head and slow all communication down! 

It seems ha...

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What’s the difference between “Introduire” in French and “Introducing” in English? Mar 18, 2025

Ever had someone correct your use of French, only to only hint at what on Earth you might have said? 

It can be embarrassing if it’s something a bit sexual, right? Especially in public. 

The use of ‘introduire’ someone in my Conversation CafĂ© groups caused quite a stir one week. 

You see, it c...

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5 Great Environment Idiomatic Expressions in French Mar 11, 2025

Bonjour,

“Mettre de l’eau dans le vin”

Ok at first glance you can see it mentions putting water in the wine. 

But did you realise this means to come to a compromise?

Today you will discover:

  • Five great environment idiomatic expressions in French
  • Great contextual examples
  • How to r...
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5 great expressions using animals in French Feb 25, 2025

Bonjour !

Poser un lapin 

Nope, you’re not putting a rabbit down on the ground!  You’re actually standing someone up! 

How about that!!!

Using idiomatic expressions really helps you dive into the French language and have FUN!

So learn a few fun ones here about animals. 

Go on . . . it’s onl...

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