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You Know More French Than You Think
There are many words which are the same or similar in both French and English.  This article looks at the cognates in both languages.

restaurant - Vieux LyonDo I Say "le" or "la"?
Tips for remembering whether nouns are masculine or feminine

French on the Job
How one career-changer's study of French paved the way for a new start

Recycling Vocabulary
If you're getting bogged down with long lists of vocabulary words to memorize, try this method for reviewing vocabulary on specific topics.

French Food and Slang
Many slang expressions contain words relating to food. Find out more in this article.

Expressions with Animals
Animals have worked their way into a number of French expressions.

Using the Subjunctive
Guidelines for using the subjuctive tense


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Christmas Phrases and Vocabulary
Send your wishes for the New Year en français!

Review - TELL ME MORE - French Language Software
Read about this comprehensive language program with speech recognition

French Culture Topics

A French Dinner
Have you ever noticed that the way a French dinner is served is different than in your own culture?  Find out what to expect when dining in a French restaurant or in a French home.

Can We Speak Informally?
Guidelines on how to use "vous" and "tu" in French

French Around the World
French is spoken in numerous regions around the world.  See a complete list of where French is spoken.

French in Canada
A perspective from Quebec about the French language in Canada and its role in Canadian society today

Tartines - Not Just for Breakfast
The word tartiner means to spread in French. Traditionally served for breakfast as a slice of bread spread with butter and/or jam, tartines can now be enjoyed anytime of the day.  Read this article to learn more about tartines.

French Sea Salt
Learn about one of the best French sea salts -- the Fleur de Sel from Guérande. 

Les marchés de Noël
Christmas markets in France

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La fête des rois
The French holiday which coincides with the Epiphany.

Silk Workers of the 19th Century
This article takes a brief look at the lives of les canuts (the silk workers) in 19th century Lyon, France.

Québec - 400 Years
The year 2008 marks the 400th anniversary of the city of Québec. Learn more about this city and the celebration.

Le château des ducs de Bretagne
An article about the western most castle on the Loire river, situated in the city of Nantes

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