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Parlez-vous français!
A short essay on the myth of fluency
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Françoise Hardy turns 80 today!
“L’ idole des jeunes” (The idol of the young generation), the muse of the Yé-Yé movement of the 60s, is turning 80 on this day of January 17, 2024!
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I never really smelled the coffee!
An experience of coffee drinking on both sides of the pond
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The "Chandeleur"
...or Flipping Crepes Day!
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A Slice of France #5: The Curies, Michelin Man, Dijon Mustard
The Curies: 1 Family 4 Nobel Prizes!, The Michelin Man: better known in France as “Le Bibendum”, Dijon Mustard: more Canadian than Burgundian!
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Laurent Millour
Introducing "Tune Into French"
Happy Sunday everybody!
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The “God Save The King”: a French Creation!
The peculiar origin of the famous British national anthem.
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A Selection of French TV Series
Below is a selection of some excellent French shows to watch on TV, Netflix or Prime.
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A Slice of France #6: Louis Vuitton, Scopitone, Locronan
Louis Vuitton: behind the monogram, Scopitone: the music video forerunner, Cultural Heritage: Locronan
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Laurent Millour
July 14: Celebrating a Sham!
Do the French actually know what their National Day is about?
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Laurent Millour
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Top French Companies: the Quiz!
Today, let’s challenge your knowledge of France and its culture, if you will.
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The “Galette des Rois”: King or Queen for a day!
"Les Champs-Elysées" (song)
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