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Jason, Alyson, Roger, Maureen & Morai are describing what their everyday life is like from dusk to dawn.
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Recipe : Senegalese Tuna Pastels
Head to Senegal with this delicious recipe for tuna pastels. Ideal for the aperitif, this recipe is easy to make and will surprise your guests! Serve them with a spicy sauce to follow the Senegalese tradition. Read More…
5 things to know about Senegal!
Located on the west coast of the African continent, Senegal is a country bordered by Mauritania, Mali, Guinea, and Guinea-Bissau. Renowned
for the hospitality of its people, Senegal is a crossroads of ethnicities and traditions, as well as a popular tourist destination!
Discover 5 things to know about Senegal!
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Get to know: Antoine de Saint-Exupéry and the Little Prince, or one the most famous French stories to this day. Read More…
Catherine Deneuve: An icon of French cinema with an international reputation!
Born in 1943 in Paris, Catherine Deneuve is a French actress as well
as an occasional singer, model, and producer considered one of the greatest French actresses of her generation. In numerous movies such
as
"The Umbrellas of Cherbourg", "The
Young Girls of Rochefort", "Donkey Skin" or
"Belle de jour", she has marked generations of moviegoers...
Here is all you need to know about Catherine Deneuve!
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An express and simplistic dish that will delight young and old for sure! Discover the recipe for potato rösti, a recipe from Switzerland, ideal for this winter period. Read More…
Celebrating Belgian Francophone Authors
Did you know that the worlds two most translated French authors are Belgian? Francophone authors Hergé and Georges Simenon honor their Belgian heritage with their French-language literature translated around the world. But the list doesn’t stop there of celebrated Belgian authors who have made their mark on French literature. Read More…
5 things to know about Belgium!
Belgium is a country in Western Europe. It is bordered by the Netherlands, Germany, Luxembourg, France and the North Sea. Belgium is a
developed country, with an advanced high-income economy. It also ranks as one of the safest or most peaceful countries in the world.
Discover here 5 things you probably don't know about Belgium!
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New Year’s Eve in France: Six Traditions of La Saint-Sylvestre Day
Find out everything there is to know about New year's eve in France, also called "La saint Sylvestre"! 🎉 Read More…
The Liège waffle is a specialty of the city of Liège in Belgium, that is based on pearl sugar which caramelizes while cooking. Crisp outside and soft inside, these delicious waffles can easily be made at home with a few simple ingredients... Bon appétit! Read More…
Voici des "portraits aveugles" pour lesquels les étudiants ont fait le portrait de leur binôme sans regarder leur feuille. Read More…
French Christmas Markets Tradition
French Christmas markets – or marchés de Noël – are a popular French Christmas tradition. Christmas markets take place in many cities throughout France, often starting the last weekend of November and running until the end of December. The festive stalls sell handmade gifts, food and mulled wine (vin chaud) for all to enjoy. Read More…
Welcome to Cameroon, country of "Camfranglais" !
Did you know that there are 309 different languages in Cameroon? And it is mainly because of its incredible linguistic and cultural diversity that Cameroon is today nicknamed "Africa in miniature »! Want to speak like a native? We suggest you discover some vocabulary from "Camfranglais"! Read More…
Do you like a chill day on a beach or a hike in the mountains? Do you enjoy exploring the beauty of a green rainforest or a golden desert? If you answered yes to at least one of these, Cameroon is the right place for you to visit. Read More…
Recipe: Peanut and coconut milk chicken
How about a culinary trip? Discover this recipe from Cameroon and very popular in the country! With its peanut and coconut milk sauce, this chicken will please everyone and make you travel from the first bite! Read More…
Our students' work on: est-ce que la Bise est elle en péril?
Se faire la bise, un rituel très répandu en France qui panique souvent les Américains, habitués au bon gros "hug", et quelques gens du nord
de l'Europe plus distants. Le nombre de bisous appuyés ou plus timides donnés sur la joue de la vague connaissance ou de l'ami proche que
l'on rencontre varie énormément à travers le monde, et même d'un département à l'autre en France. La bise, en plus de son acte social visant
à saluer ou à prendre congé de quelqu'un est certes une manifestation d'amitié, mais est aussi un signe fort d'appartenance locale. On avait
l’habitude des tournées de bisous, même au bureau. Un rituel que l’épidémie en plein regain a chamboulé. Définitivement?
La question qui a été posée en classe était de savoir si on pourrait vraiment se refaire la bise?
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