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

Français au Canada

Le français au Canada
Dans quelles provinces canadiennes parle-t-on le français ? La question en elle-même peut être source de confusion.

   

Linguistics

Français canadien

Canadian French
The French spoken in Québec can be very different than what you hear in France. Check out this animated video for an explanation of the Québécois accent ... in the Québécois accent.

   

   

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Fun with French

French Names

French baby namesThere are hundreds of common French first names. Some look just like their English counterparts, others are fairly similar, and still others are uniquely French. These pages include more than 200 of the most popular French names, along with their pronunciation and English equivalents.

   

Grammar Lessons

Geographical Prepositions

French geographical prepositionsTalking about going to a country or coming from a city in French requires more than just translating the preposition; you also have to consider the gender, number, and even the type of place you're talking about. Here's everything you need to know.

   

Travel and Culture

Girl Names

French baby girl namesLooking for a name to use in French class, or inspiration for naming your baby? This list includes more than 100 common French girls names, along with sound files, English equivalents, and literal meaning, if any.

   

Listening Practice

Giverny

Monet's Giverny
A former official gardener at Giverny talks about the development and maintenance of Claude Monet's lovely gardens in Normandy.

   

   

Listening Practice

Grandes vacances

Les grandes vacances
C'est le moment tant attendu des écoliers, collégiens et lycéens à qui il tarde de prendre deux mois de vacances bien méritées.

   

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Reading Practice

Grenoble

Grenoble, France
Grenoble, chef-lieu du département de l'Isère, dans la région Rhône-Alpes, est la 16e plus grande ville française. Entourée de montagnes, on l'appelle « la capitale des Alpes ».