Until the French Revolution, Madame, (my Lady, equivalent to Monsieur, my Lord) was mainly used to address the bourgeoisie, whilst Mademoiselle, (my Damsel) was the form of address used for both younger and older ‘common’ ladies.
The arrival of spring is a great motivation to get out the paint brush or saw….and get DIY-ing, but do you know what to ask for when you realise at the last minute that you are missing that ‘absolutely-can’t-finish-the-job-without’ screw, nail or spanner?
Where to pick up your P-O Life mag….
A rather suitable rainy weather joke. Well, it made me laugh!
There are loads of different ways of improving your French. We all learn differently, and as we grow older, one of the greatest blocks to learning is memory. And yet many of us can still sing along to new songs – and remember the words!
According to the WHO (World Health Organization, not the rock band!), France has the best healthcare system in the world.
Le Corbeau et Le Renard is one of the most famous fables of French poet Jean de La Fontaine, born in 1621.
Au début, quand on sortait ensemble, tu m’embrassais et tu me grignotais le cou
Test your French and have a bit of a giggle at the same time!
France to Introduce Cheese Test for Residency Renewals (2027 Pilot)