The Easter Omelette, or ‘Omelette Pascale’ is more than just a recipe in Catalonia – it’s a whole tradition!
According to legend, Napoleon Bonaparte was travelling across southern France with his army, when he first tasted an omelette prepared for him at an inn near Bessières.
Did you know that nationalities and languages (English, French, Spanish….) are always capitalised in the English language….
Bread! A much-loved staple of France. Boulangeries are plentiful, always busy and often with customers spilling out on to the street. Bread comes in all
Bread! A much-loved staple of France. Boulangeries are plentiful, always busy and often with customers spilling out on to the street.
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.
Le coronavirus se transmet par l’air mais aussi par le contact, que ce soit avec une personne ou un objet. (se transmet – is transmitted….que se soit – whether it be)
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!
The french language often uses the verb ‘avoir’ (to have) in expressions where the english language uses ‘être’ (to be).
Del Boy Trotter, wheeler, dealer, charmer….and linguist!!! ???? We take a look back at his own special brand of the French language!
When Charles De Gaulle retired from public life the British ambassador threw a gala dinner party in his honour.
It was Julius Caesar who introduced the Leap Day, in order to bring the various religious calendars back into alignment.