by Frannie | Dec 12, 2025 | Uncategorized
Why French People often say “Bon courage” at Christmas The everyday French expression bon courage can surprise English speakers. If someone wished you bon courage at Christmas, you might pause and wonder why courage is needed for a festive season. “Good luck… with...
by Frannie | Dec 4, 2025 | culture, Vocabulary Building
’Tis the season of feasting — chocolate, biscuits, bubbly champagne, custardy brioche (which, in my case, didn’t quite make it to Christmas week…) and rich, glorious food….meaning it is also the season of needing some very useful French vocabulary for...
by Frannie | Nov 25, 2025 | culture
Coucou les amis, December in France is full of tiny rituals that nobody teaches you in French class. Not the glossy postcard traditions, but the real French winter habits that appear like clockwork across villages, towns and cities. If you have ever spent a winter in...
by Frannie | Nov 21, 2025 | culture, Language Learning Tips, Vocabulary Building
Coucou les amis If you have been looking for a simple French vocabulary learning tip that actually works in real life, I have a lovely one to share with you today. Every winter, I remember just how frileuse I am. I get cold right to my bones, and even with le...
by Frannie | Nov 14, 2025 | culture, Vocabulary Building
Coucou les amis ! Have you started your compte à rebours de Noël yet? My husband certainly has. He is Christmas crazy and begins counting down the moment we return from the summer holidays. Il est toc toc, non? His enthusiasm does come in useful, though. As I write...
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