Period and Menstrual Cycle French Vocabulary
Here is the period French vocabulary: how to say to menstruate in French, feminine hygiene products + the strangest tradition + cultural notes about menstruating in France. [Read More...]
Camille Chevalier-Karfis
Born and raised in Paris, I have been teaching today's French to adults for 20 years in the US and France. Based on my students' goals and needs, I've created unique downloadable French audiobooks focussing on French like it's spoken today, for all levels. Most of my audiobooks are recorded at several speeds to help you conquer the modern French language.
Good luck with your studies and remember, repetition is the key!
5 French Expressions With Jesus
We have only a few expressions using the word "Jésus", Jesus in French. I will translate and explain them, and illustrate them with an example + tips [Read More...]
French Movie Types, Vocabulary & Terms
French Movie Vocabulary and expressions + "le cinéma" ≠ "le théâtre" - what is the French verb to say to watch (regarder, voir...), commenting about movies, etc... [Read More...]
How To Learn French Fast & Easily in 2 Weeks
Learn French in 2 weeks. 10 Secrets to Learn French Easily. Fast French learning Method. Effortless French Learning. What's the catch? [Read More...]
Long May Weekends in France
Traveling to France in May can be a bit complicated. We have many holidays, and many extended weekends since the French "font le pont" - they will take an extra day off when there is only one day separating a holiday from a weekend, and therefore have a "long weekend". And there are many holidays in May in France. [Read More...]
Les Traditions de Pâques – Easter’s Traditions in France
"Pâques" is an important holiday in France: a religious one of course, but also a traditional gathering for families, religious or not. Kids go egg hunting (you can see our daughter Leyla in action), but our egg providers are a bit different: magic bells!! And we traditionally cook a large meal with a leg of lamb, and set a lively table to honor the coming of Spring time. [Read More...]
French Easter Vocabulary – Le Vocabulaire de Pâques
First let's address the most important French word for Easter: Pâques. (Pronounce it "pak").
It's commonly used without any article (no le, la, les). [Read More...]
Poisson d’Avril ! April’s Fool in France + Laughter Vocabulary
A "poisson d'avril" is a joke made on April 1st. In France, children try to stick a fish picture on their friends' back. When the joke is discovered, they shout "poisson d'avril !" [Read More...]
French Vocabulary For Childcare, Kids, Children, Babies
Today, we'll explore the French vocabulary used to talk to French kids, and essential French childcare vocabulary such as diaper, pacifier, stroller.... I also included common French baby words as well as a video of a French infant saying "areuh" - the VERY French first coo... [Read More...]
Modern Spoken French Pronunciation of “Il y a”
"Il y a" is probably the common French word where the modern French pronunciation is the most blatant. And this often comes to a shock to poor students of French who were never prepared for that! [Read More...]
Top 10 Easy to Understand French Movies
Many beginner and intermediate French students are looking for French movies easy enough to understand. It's quite a challenge, so I asked my students and ex-students to help me put together a list of French films they found easier to understand, and these were the most popular results. [Read More...]
Joyeuse Saint Valentin ! Valentine’s day in France
Le 14 février, c'est La Saint Valentin, la fête de l'amour et des amoureux. Careful though - unlike English cultures, Valentine's day in France is only for people "in" love, not just loving/friendship gestures. [Read More...]