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French language

When your waiter asks you “Ça a été?”

When your waiter asks you “Ça a été?”

ByPaulMarch 9, 20251 min read

A la fin du repas votre serveur vous demande “Ça a été?” You’ve finished your main dish (le plat) and…

Quick trick to solve the un/une or le/la quandry!

Quick trick to solve the un/une or le/la quandry!

ByPaulAugust 25, 20231 min read

We’ve all been there!  It’s either a new word that gives no hint to gender, or some bete noire word…

Quick trick to solve the un/une or le/la quandry!
French under 40 pepper their speech with ‘du coup.’ What does it mean?

French under 40 pepper their speech with ‘du coup.’ What does it mean?

ByPaulAugust 15, 20182 min read

While in France this year, I finally had to understand what it is and how it was used. The article…

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What common French language mistakes do non-native French speakers make?

ByPaulNovember 3, 20172 min read

My family accuses me of wasting time on Quora. I couldn’t resist answering this question though since it relates so…

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Love this flow chart on use of vous vs. tu (via Quora)

Love this flow chart on use of vous vs. tu (via Quora)

ByPaulFebruary 9, 20171 min read

Read Fernando Bergamini‘s answer to What common French language mistakes do non-native French speakers make? on Quora

Vintage Venues

Vintage Venues

ByJasmineApril 22, 20081 min read

Shopping in France