French cold vocabulary. We can’t make you better, but we can help you to moan about it more efficiently in French! Remettez-vous vite!
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Test your French and have a giggle with this tongue in cheek joke about Ikea flat pack furniture. Vocabulary provided at the end.
One of the world’s first real ‘department stores’ was ‘Au Bon Marché’ in Paris, designed by Gustav Eiffel.
After the northern part of Catalonia was ceded to the French in 1659, Catalan was initially still used for official documents to avoid stirring up resentment.
The Brits may have a bit of a boozy reputation but did you know that the French have a long tradition of rowdy toasts with body parts?
Don’t say Happy New Year before midnight on the 31st
Are you dreaming of a white Christmas? Why not have a go at singing the French version?
Oh, what a night! Lyrics are not quite the same in French. Have a listen.
Useful vocabulary to help you through the festive period
Christmas……..
…………. card – une carte de Noël
…………. day – le jour de Noël
…………. dinner – le Réveillon
…………. tree – le sapin