All Tagged: Holiday - French Today

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...]

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 !". Learn about this French tradition, with many examples, and study the laughter related French Vocabulary. [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...]

11 Tips to Debunk New Year in France + Vocabulary

In French, we call New Year's Eve "La Saint-Sylvestre" (pronounced "la sin(nasal) seal vay str") or "Le Réveillon du Nouvel An". Celebrated during the night of December 31st, we usually party with friends and/or family, in a more or less formal way. [Read More...]

Top 100 : French Christmas Vocabulary

100 French Christmas Words and Expressions - "Noël", "Joyeux Noël" + all the Christmas French vocabulary for decorations, French religious terms, typical French Christmas food etc... [Read More...]

How To Thank in French + Thanksgiving in France

In this article, you'll find Thanksgiving French vocabulary as well as how to thank in French, and cultural notes about "le Jour de l'Action de Grâce(s)" as they say in Québec. [Read More...]

How do we Celebrate Halloween in France? Learn French Vocabulary and Traditions

We don't typically celebrate Halloween in France. In the 1990s, young French hipsters started to have costume parties for Halloween, and some bars and restaurants took up the trend as well. [Read More...]

French Vocabulary for Mother’s Day + French Poem Video

Bonjour - I'm Leyla, Camille and Olivier's daughter and I'm 4. Every year, we learn a poem at school for Mother's day (la fête des mères). This year, my parents took a video so we can share it with you. Enjoy! [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...]

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...]

when is The Christmas meal in France - December 24 or 25

Xmas in France: Christmas Eve or Christmas Day?

The Christmas meal in France is called "le réveillon de Noël" and usually takes place on December 24th. But, things change and now, many French families have their traditional Christmas meal on December 25th. Here is why. [Read More...]

Truths and Myths Of The French Christmas Meal

With so many culinary delights in France, it's hard to figure out what kind of food French people really eat around Christmas. Oysters and Foie-Gras are a sure thing, but fresh truffles and caviar are still very much for the wealthiest. [Read More...]