Le Chat is an erotic poem from this fascinating collection comparing the cat to a woman.
Oh, what a night! Lyrics are not quite the same in French. Have a listen.
Are you dreaming of a white Christmas? Why not have a go at singing the French version?
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?
Are you assiduous?
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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
Can you find the English equivalent of these ‘faux amis’?
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.
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