Just like Dutch, French also features reflexive verbs. However, French would not be French if there were not a few things to keep in mind. Reflexive verbs can be recognized by the pronouns that accompany the verb. For example, ‘to wash oneself’. In French, you have the following reflexive pronouns: to wash oneself – se […]
More than 150 years ago, a railway line circled Paris: la Petite Ceinture. The railway is now out of service, but you can now walk there in peace. Around 1900, millions of Parisians used la Petite Ceinture. However, the infrequent train service was overtaken by the metro and the bus. In 1934, the last passenger […]
There is always something to do in France. This time, we are highlighting an event that is celebrated worldwide but originated in France, where it is always just a bit more special: la Fê te de la Musique. Naturally, we also cannot overlook the Olympic and Paralympic Games. Every year on June 21, France celebrates […]
It seems like something out of a romantic film about Paris: dancing on the banks of the Seine. However, it is possible in real life, in the Jardin Tino Rossi. Opposite the Jardin des Plantes, which is also well worth a visit, you will find the Jardin Tino Rossi stretching along the banks of the […]
When two events occur simultaneously in French, the gerund (le gérondif) comes into play. In Dutch, we use the present participle: ‘Ik kwam lopend aan.’ In French, this is translated as ‘Je suis arrivé(e) en marchant.’ You can see that the gerund consists of “en” before the verb + “ant” at the end. Time for […]
Did you know that the way you cut cheese affects its flavor and texture? Here are a few tips to ensure French cheeses are enjoyed to their full potential. For most cheeses, the core is soft and creamy, while the flavor becomes more pronounced near the rind. Therefore, when cutting cheese, follow this rule: give […]
What does a cockroach have to do with the blues? The verb ‘avoir’ is found in various French expressions. Here are the 6 funniest ones. Are you already familiar with these expressions using the word ‘avoir’? Discover their meanings and expand your French vocabulary. If you have the blues, in French you say: avoir le […]
The same:Nous avons les même gouts.We have the same taste. C’est toujours la même chose.It is always the same. Cela revient au même.It amounts to the same thing. Expression:Plus ça change, plus c’est la même choseThe more things change, the more they stay the same. Even:Même moi je suis choqué(e).Even I am shocked. Not even!Not […]
Does the mere thought of a patisserie make your mouth water? Then it is important to know exactly what you are ordering. Below you will find 8 of the most famous pastries and cakes in France. Les chouquettes. This is a typical Parisian pastry that was first created no less than five centuries ago. Two […]
It is something that even the French themselves occasionally get wrong: saying ‘que’ when it should be ‘dont’. Are you already scratching your head? There is no need. The rules are actually quite manageable. The words ‘dont’, ‘qui’, ‘que’, ‘ce qui’, and ‘ce que’ are relative pronouns. In English, these correspond to ‘who’, ‘which’, ‘that’, […]
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