With 270 million speakers and 29 Francophone nations, French learners can put their language skills to use on every continent. If you’re wondering where to find global Francophones, we’ve compiled a quick guide to French speaking countries and territories worldwide.
France’s famed fizzy wine has been a synonym for luxury ever since preening Bourbon monarchs popped corks at Versailles. Yet, despite sharing unique terroir and rigorous production rules, no Champagne is the same. Here’s a peek at 10 of the most influential brands and how to pronounce them. le champagne
There are many perks of working in France. Alongside generous holiday allowances and a 35-hour working week, there are 11 French public holidays (13 for lucky workers in Alsace and Moselle). Here’s when, how, and why France celebrates those much-anticipated jours fériés.
In 2018, we picked out the top French TV shows on Netflix for language learners. It’s time to refresh your favorites list with a 2024 update of the latest compelling series to make it across the Atlantic and onto the US library.
What’s in a name? Plenty if you understand the parental psychology or the convoluted etymology of names. As language learners, we’re more interested in French names and learning a little about their background. Here are 20 popular names for baby boys and girls, all utterly Gallic in origin and sound.
