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Subjunctive: Feeling versus Facts

If you are learning French, there is no escaping it: the subjunctive. You need it whenever you express a wish, emotion, necessity, or doubt. A [...]

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First soup, then an eatery

Did you know that until the 18th century, you could not visit a ‘restaurant’ in France? You could only drink a restaurant. The French in [...]

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5 Parisian exhibitions

Martin Parr, Global Warning Jeu de Paume is hosting a major exhibition by the renowned British photographer Martin Parr. In this showcase, Parr takes an [...]

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Passive expression

The passive voice allows you to shift the emphasis in a sentence. This is also possible in English using the passive form. But how does [...]

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Time for wine

On November 20, 2025, as on the third Thursday of November every year, wine enthusiasts worldwide celebrate the arrival of the new Beaujolais Nouveau vintage. [...]

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Feasting in Dijon

From November 1 to 11, true food lovers flock to Burgundy. That is where you will find the Foire Internationale et Gastronomique de Dijon: the [...]

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