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Pour les Hommes: 5 Ways to Live Like a Frenchman

March 4, 2014 49 Comments

Coucou ! On March the 8th, it’s “La Journée de la Femme”: International Women’s Day, and as this blog is called “Comme une Française”, I’ve decided to do something special! Since we talk about us, women, all year long here, I’ve invited an authentic, pure

Tu or Vous? 5 Rules to Help You Choose

February 25, 2014 76 Comments

Salut, Tu or Vous? That’s a big question in France. Say you’re greeting a friend’s sister you’ve already met. You may be thinking, « Should I kiss her or shake her hand? ». Choosing tu or vous can feel the same way. In this episode

13 Phrases to Use with your Partner in French

February 18, 2014 37 Comments

Coucou ! Valentine’s Day was last week and now life is back to normal. In French, we call this « la routine » or « métro boulot dodo ». Why not spice things up again by adding a little French to your relationship? If you

5 Ready-to-Use Valentine’s Day Messages in French

February 11, 2014 37 Comments

Salut, This Friday, on February 14th, it’s La Saint-Valentin! And Comme une Française will help you add some French to this special day. I won’t bore you with the cheesy idea of « Paris is the city of looooove » because actually most French people

What to Say to the Vendeuse in a Shop in France

February 4, 2014 26 Comments

Salut, Today on Comme une Française TV, we’ll get rid of all of your worries when it comes to shopping in France. Like not knowing what to say to the shop assistant when she asks « Je peux vous aider ? » or the stress

How to Eat Crêpes on Chandeleur

January 28, 2014 75 Comments

Salut, This Sunday on February 2nd, it’s La Chandeleur. In France, that means it’s time for us to cook and eat the famous « crêpes ». Today, you’ll learn about the origins of the Chandeleur tradition in France. Then we’ll look at the vocabulary and

Improve your French comprehension in 30 days

January 21, 2014 19 Comments

Salut, « Pleaaaaase make something all in French » you said. Ok! This week, I’m offering you the chance to improve your French comprehension. With a brand new Comme une Française course. About the French we speak in the street, at home, with our friends.

How to eat la galette des rois in France

January 6, 2014 48 Comments

Bonjour, Bonne année ! In France, today, on January the 6th, we eat la Galette des Rois: the king cake. You’ll see galettes in all boulangeries in France. And children with their crown on the head after school. It’s not only about eating a galette,

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