The french language often uses the verb ‘avoir’ (to have) in expressions where the english language uses ‘être’ (to be).
Test your French with a lovely springtime poem: Premier sourire du printemps by French Romantic poet, Théophile Gauthier
How much do you know about the origins of April Fool’s Day in France?
According to the WHO (World Health Organization, not the rock band!), France has the best healthcare system in the world.
The Easter Omelette, or ‘Omelette Pascale’ is more than just a recipe in Catalonia – it’s a whole tradition!
Test your French and have a giggle with this cheeky story of when the Pope came to Perpignan (not based on true events!)
Our very own lovely Laura is doing a PhD and needs native English-speaking volunteers with dyslexia to take part in short, informal interviews about their experiences of education, work and travel
Test your French and have a giggle with this tongue in cheek joke about Ikea flat pack furniture. Vocabulary provided at the end.
Incredibly bad jokei Un citadin arrive à sa maison secondaire dans un petit village des P-O.
Did you know that grève also means sandbank or pebbly beach and actually comes from Place de Grève, a flat and sandy area on the banks of the River Seine in Paris (now Place de l’Hôtel de Ville)?