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Family members

The French word 'la famille' comes from the Latin 'familia'. Interestingly, the ...

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Professions & jobs

The French word for work, 'le travail', comes from a Latin word meaning an instr...

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Nationalities

French is an official language in 29 countries across five continents, a legacy ...

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Parts of the body

After the Norman conquest of England in 1066, French became the language of the ...

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Emotions & feelings

The French are known for their rich vocabulary of emotions. The expression 'l'es...

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Personality traits

The French language distinguishes between 'être' (to be permanently) and 'avoir'...

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Numbers

French numbers reveal an ancient Celtic counting system. The word for eighty, 'q...

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Time expressions

The French days of the week reveal the ancient Roman influence on the language. ...

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Measuring time

All French month names come directly from Latin and reflect the Roman calendar. ...

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Weather

France has three distinct climate zones. The north has a temperate oceanic clima...

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Time

The word for schedule or timetable, 'l'horaire', comes from the Latin 'hora', me...

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Colours

Colour adjectives in French must agree in gender and number with the noun they d...

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Parts of the house

Traditional French architecture varies greatly by region. In Normandy, half-timb...

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Furniture & home objects

Many English furniture terms come directly from French, including 'bureau', 'arm...

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Kitchen items & utensils

The French culinary tradition is so influential that a whole vocabulary of kitch...

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Gardening

The formal French garden style, known as 'le jardin à la française', was develop...

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Tools & DIY

The French word 'bricolage' refers to DIY and home improvement, and a DIY enthus...

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Fruits

France is one of Europe's major fruit-growing nations, with different regions sp...

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Vegetables

The French tradition of growing vegetables at home, known as 'le potager', dates...

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Bread & bakery

French law, known as the 'décret pain', regulates exactly what ingredients a tra...

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Herbs & spices

The south of France, particularly Provence, has a long tradition of using fresh ...

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Drinks

France is one of the world's leading wine producers, with famous regions includi...

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Desserts & sweets

French pâtisserie is considered one of the highest forms of culinary art. The éc...

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Cooking verbs

French has shaped the vocabulary of professional kitchens worldwide. Auguste Esc...

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Countryside animals

France is home to a rich variety of wildlife thanks to its large areas of unspoi...

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Exotic animals

France's overseas territories span the globe and include some of the world's mos...

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Pets

France has one of the highest rates of pet ownership in Europe, with an estimate...

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Birds

La cigogne, the stork, is the beloved symbol of the Alsace region in northeast F...

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Sea creatures

France has over 5,500 kilometres of coastline bordering the Atlantic Ocean, the ...

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Insects & bugs

France is home to over 40,000 species of insects, making it one of the most inse...

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Trees & flowers

The French countryside is rich in native tree species including oak, beech, ches...

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Places in a town

French towns and cities are typically built around a central square called 'la p...

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Capitals

French often adapts capital city names rather than borrowing them directly — Lon...

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Transport & vehicles

France has one of the most comprehensive transport networks in Europe. The TGV h...

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At the airport

Paris has two main international airports: Charles de Gaulle to the north and Or...

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Holiday & hotel

The French Riviera, known as 'la Côte d'Azur', has been a glamorous holiday dest...

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Directions

In French, the cardinal directions are 'nord' (north), 'sud' (south), 'est' (eas...

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Classroom objects

The French education system is highly centralised, with the national curriculum ...

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School subjects

The French school curriculum places particular emphasis on literature, philosoph...

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Sports

France has a rich sporting tradition across many disciplines. As well as winning...

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Musical instruments

France has a rich musical heritage spanning classical, folk and popular genres. ...

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Art & creative activities

France has produced some of the world's most influential artists, including Mone...

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Clothes & accessories

Paris has been the centre of the global fashion industry since the 17th century,...

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Shops & shopping

France gave the world the concept of the modern department store. The Bon Marché...

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Money & prices

France used the franc as its currency for centuries before adopting the euro in ...

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At the doctor's

France is consistently ranked among the countries with the best healthcare syste...

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Exercise

The Tour de France, first held in 1903, is the world's most prestigious cycling ...

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Healthy vs junk food

The traditional French approach to food, known as 'la cuisine française', was ad...

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Celebrations & holidays

France has eleven national public holidays, known as 'jours fériés'. The most im...

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Music & entertainment

The Cannes Film Festival, held every May on the French Riviera, is one of the mo...

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Common phrases & greetings

Politeness is deeply important in French culture and the correct use of greeting...

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