Can you find the English equivalent of these ‘faux amis’?
A dictionary is such a useful tool. In this digital age, we have quick translation just one click away or why not treat yourself to a paper dictionary if you don’t already have one, and…
Have a go at our latest quiz to find out just how much you know about the Pyrénées-Orientales.
P-O Quiz – test your French. How much do you know you know about knowing? What about those unknown knowns? Are you a know-it-all or a know-nothing? Try your luck and find out!
Can you find the English equivalent of these ‘faux amis’?
There are two forms of the present tense in English – I play / I am playing. In French, there is only one. How well do you know how to use it?
Can you match these French idioms with their French definitions?
A quiz to test your knowledge of French culture and identity. The questions are based on the information provided in the Livret de Citoyen which is the document you will be tested on if you are interviewed when applying for French nationality.
The Pyrénées-Orientales is officially Catalan country – Pays Catalan – and the locals have a strong cultural identity with a unique language, cuisine and spirit. You will have seen the red and gold Catalan flag everywhere but how well do you know Catalan culture and traditions? Take our quiz and find out.
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.