Oh, So French! Expressions

Oh, so French! expressions
Francophiles love to toss around French phrases when speaking English, but they're not always as French as they may seem. Here are some "oh, so French!" expressions linked to how they're actually used by native speakers - if at all.

   

   

RSVP

RSVP
I invite you to read this lesson on the French acronym RSVP - please respond.

   

   

   

   

Vive la France !

Vive la France !
Vive la France is a French expression near and dear to the heart of every Francophile. You've undoubtedly heard it many times, especially in mid-July and during the World Cup. Get le scoop on what vive la France actually means as well as how it's spelled and pronounced with this detailed analysis.

   

Voilà

Nous voilà !
This is a comprehensive lesson on a very useful French expression, voilà.