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A Journey Through Iconic French Expressions

June 12, 2024

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Discover the meanings and origins behind some of the most famous French idiomatic expressions.

Une femme debout, Catherine Bardon

April 8, 2025

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Le portrait de Sonia Pierre, née dans la pauvreté des bateys de la République dominicaine et surmonte ses difficultés pour lutter pour les droits des plus démunis.

10 must-see French series: Dive into French culture and history with thrills, laughs, and romance

March 27, 2025

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Discover French series that dive into French culture, history, and cinema, offering a mix of thrills, laughs, and romance!

Arctique Solaire, Sophie Van Der Linden

March 13, 2025

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Un récit captivant sur Anna Boberg, peintre suédoise fascinée par la lumière des îles Lofoten.

French Wasn’t Always the Language of France!

March 10, 2025

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Did you know that in 1794, only about 11% of people in France spoke French fluently?

Bertrand Blier, le réalisateur français qui a gagné un Oscar

February 24, 2025

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Retour sur la carrière de ce réalisateur réputé pour son humour noir

Le rêve du jaguar, Michel Bonnefoy

February 13, 2025

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Une saga familiale captivante

Valentine’s Day: A Traditional Celebration or a Commercial Affair?

February 10, 2025

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Discover the history of Valentine’s Day

Catherine Deneuve, un monument du cinéma français

January 24, 2025

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A tribute to Catherine Deneuve, a timeless icon of French cinema.

Recette : crêpes sucrées, faciles et goûtues

January 17, 2025

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Régalez-vous avec cette recette testée et approuvée !

Recette : des crêpes salées qui fleurent bon la Bretagne !

January 17, 2025

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Un régal pour les gourmands !