Literature

French literatureFrench Literature

Littérature

Read the opening paragraphs of some of the greatest French literature, with side-by-side English translation.

Grammar Lessons

Ne littéraire

Ne littéraire - Formal French NegationIn formal, usually written French, there are certain verbs and constructions that can be made negative with just ne - the inclusion of pas or some other negative word is not required.

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Literature

Traité sur la tolérance

Traité sur la tolérance, de Voltaire
Read a chapter of Voltaire's Traité sur la tolérance. It was originally written in 1763 and resurged in popularity after the 2015 Charlie Hebdo attack.

   

Literature

Un cœur simple

Un cœur simple
Pendant un demi-siècle, les bourgeoises de Pont l'Evêque envièrent à Mme Aubain sa servante Félicité. - Read the opening paragraphs of Flaubert's classic novella, Un cœur simple.

   

   

Listening Practice

Victor Hugo : Portrait

Victor Hugo
Victor Hugo was a renowned author and poet, in the Romantic movement - one of the greatest and best-known French writers. Learn more in this bilingual audio article.