Travel and Culture

Travel and Culture

Travel and cultureVoyage et culture

Learn about the many and varied cultures and countries that speak French.

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Linguistics

Development of the French Language

French language developmentFrench is a Romance language, but it has a number of characteristics that set it apart from the other members of its linguistic family. Here is an extremely simplified synopsis of its development.

   

   

   

Products and Reviews

Eiffel Tower Visit

This marvel of engineering dominates the Parisian skyline, but have you ever seen it up close? Check out these options to plan your perfect visit to la tour Eiffel.

Travel and Culture

Faire la bise

Faire la biseFrench kissing has always been a fascinating part of French culture. Not in the sense of kissing with tongues (a topic for another site!), but rather the ubiquitous exchange of cheek kisses upon meeting and greeting in France.

   

   

Listening Practice

First Names

Name tages
Did you know that there are laws regulating acceptable French first names? Learn about them in this bilingual article.

   

Listening Practice

Folies Bergère

Aux Folies Bergère
Le légendaire théâtre des Folies Bergère de Paris est l'un des plus célèbres établissements proposant des spectacles dansés et de variété de la Ville Lumière. (French listening comprehension with English translation)