Although its origins are a little hazy, many believe that the tradition of April Fool’s Day was actually born in France in the 16th century.
This expression became popular in the 1960’s thanks to the presenters of a TV game show ‘Intervilles’…….
No need for a rain dance this year!
Do you know the meaning of the adjective ‘tramontane’?
The Palais des Rois de Majorque is a must-see for the fine view from the impressive red brick ramparts across the city roofs to Canigou, to Queribus and the plain in between.
Coup has several meanings….. “hit,” “blow,” “strike” but combine it with another word and it can change completely.
Here are just a few..
“Twenty kilometre from the important frontier passage of Le Perthus we were stopped by two Mobile Guards with fixed bayonets”
Del Boy Trotter, wheeler, dealer, charmer….and linguist!!! ???? We take a look back at his own special brand of the French language!
There are loads of different ways of improving your French. .
It was Julius Caesar who introduced the Leap Day, in order to bring the various religious calendars back into alignment.