French Tips



January in France is a month of transition. The holiday season has come to a close, yet the French still bask in the winter chill and celebrate the onset of the New Year. From the crisp air in the Alps to the festive atmosphere in Paris, January offers a unique blend of winter traditions, culinary delights, and cultural events. …


Have you ever wanted to understand and speak more casual French? Here are a few examples of slang words that French people like to use. …


ARTICLE IN FRENCH | 🇫🇷 Level B2 🇫🇷

Dans cet article, nous vous présentons cinq créateurs de contenu incroyables qui vous aideront à découvrir et à améliorer le français de manière amusante et efficace. Si vous cherchez des ressources pour améliorer vos compétences en français, ne cherchez pas plus loin ! …


📚 Aujourd'hui, Sylouan vous apprend quatre expressions françaises à utiliser dans différents contextes. Today, Sylouan teaches you four French expressions to use in different situations. …


Est-ce que tu arriveras à prononcer ces quatre mots en français correctement ? Sylouan Poitou est là pour t'aider ! Can you pronounce these 4 words correctly in French? Sylouan Poitou is here to help you!  …


Summer is finally here with the longest day of the year on 6/21.With the dreary rainy season finally gone, it's time to get outside and enjoy all those silly clichés of summer! …


Reading is an excellent and stress-free method of improving your French. Your AFSF Culturethèque e-library helps you select the best titles for your reading level with the APPRENDRE LE FRANÇAIS EN LISANT section curated by level for readers of all ages and interests …


How about challenging yourself by reading some of those French classics you have been meaning to tackle – but never quite found the time. Your AFSF Culturethèque e-library can help! Simply click on the "Learn French" tab on the Culturethèque home page to discover a trove of French classics adapted for readers of all levels …


Newspapers are often forgotten when it comes to learning a new language. Still, they are a great reading tool to develop your comprehension of the language. Magazines are also a great way to explore your many interests and enhance your French at the same  You can explore many interesting french newspapers and magazines on our Culturethèque e-library.  …


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"! …


Tucked away on the French Riviera, the principality of Monaco is a city-state full of history and charm, where the Grimaldi family has reigned for hundreds of years. So what should you discover in the principality? We offer you a roundup of 10 things you absolutely must do if you visit Monaco!
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Watching French movies and television series advances your language learning progress. And now your AFSF Culturetheque e-library offers you access to  great new service using French film extracts and games to deepen your understanding and absorb what you have learned through film. …


As part of the 400th anniversary of the birth of Jean de la Fontaine and the year of reading aloud, AFSF teachers and students worked on fables and reading for an inter-class project this summer 2021. Students of all levels were invited to read aloud a fable and record themselves (video or just audio). Discover their work... …


Bonjour French Films is a class that touches all facets of cinema to help people discover its richness. The students are led to discover a new way of appreciating the short films and trailers, the extracts, the posters, the actors and finally, the synopsis of a film which will be support of exchanges and discussions. A fun way to continue to progress in French and to discover the Francophonie! …


Listening to music is not only a great way to learn new vocabulary, but also to learn more about French culture through the lens of different artists. Discover some Francophone artists here... …


Are you interested in speaking French like a native? One of the ways to master your French is to learn expressions and idioms to describe situations and talk about daily life.  …


The fascinating world of French wines is vast. The many wine names, regions, appellations, grape varieties, and so on might seem confusing indeed! Ever wondered what the terms terroir and appellation mean? Or what French wine to pair with your next meal? …


Les Fables de la Fontaine are considered a classic of French literature, and a cornerstone of common French culture. The year 2021 marks the 400th anniversary of the birth of Jean de La Fontaine and celebrations are being held throughout France to honor the famous French poet and fabulist. …


With the beginning of summer and the vacations coming, it's time to go back to the beach! But do you know the vocabulary of the beach in French? Between the beach clothes, nature, or the various activities, discover new words to perfect your knowledge of the French language. …


The French  international hit mystery television series LUPIN just released its much anticipated second season this month on Netflix to the delight of its viewers. Be sure to explore the entire inspirational novel series about Arsène Lupin written by Maurice Leblanc on your AFSF Culturethèque e-library.  …

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