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
Many a Bac (equivalent of A-Levels) student has quivered at the sight of Victor Hugo’s name on the test paper… how will you fare with this 19th century poem?
Actions speak louder than words so good luck with this French idioms quiz, look out for the next one coming soon…and break a leg!
Don’t forget to turn your clocks back.
Test your French with a giggle: le gendarme à la ferme. See if you can understand what happens when the gendarme gets too big for his boots at the farm
Using proverbs in your French conversation won’t necessarily make you sound like a native but they’re good to know and can be useful.
Frances’s Vigipirate plan has been triggered following the recent terrorist attack near Moscow on March 22, 2024, amidst fears of an increase in terrorist activity.
If the language barrier leaves you looking more like Olive Oyl than Oliva Newton John when you visit the hairdressers, pop eye, I mean pop in to see Samantha, English speaking hairdresser.
Check out our language exercises to test your French
UPDATED WITH MORE VOCABULARY The French media is full of the coronavirus, and staying informed is crucial to us all. The following vocabulary has been taken from media reports, and government information. We do hope it’s of use. Stay strong, stay, safe, stay well et bon courage.