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July 1, 2016
12 Tricky French False Cognates: Part 2
In a previous article, we’ve talked about twelve tricky french false cognates that invite a serious blunder from unsuspecting victims. Now, let’s learn 12 more French and English words that look or sound the same, but have vastly different meanings. 1. Coin (French) and Coin (English) Coin in French is corner or nook. It could […]
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June 25, 2016
12 Tricky French False Cognates: Part 1
Faux amis. False friends. The name itself conjures bad images. Like false friends, faux amis or false cognates are not to be trusted—they will trip you up when you’re not careful. But what are tricky french false cognates? To the uninitiated, these are French words that look exactly the same–or quite similar–to English words. But it […]
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June 23, 2016
12 Tricky French False Cognates: Part 2
In a previous article, we’ve talked about twelve tricky french false cognates that invite a serious blunder from unsuspecting victims. You can check that out here. Now, let’s learn 12 more French and English words that look or sound the same, but have vastly different meanings. 1. Coin (French) and Coin (English) Coin in […]
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June 18, 2016
10 French Movies for Guys
Who says French cinema only has romantic chick flicks and weepy dramas to offer? That’s definitely not the case. In fact, there are so many top notch French films that dudes of all kinds would surely enjoy. From hilarious comedies, gritty gangster films, crime thrillers, kickass action, and prison-set dramas—take your pick! Your newest favorite […]
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June 14, 2016
10 Best Advice in Learning French
I asked the Talk in French community in Facebook what the best advice they ever received in learning French, and the answers I got are quite good. Check out this list I compiled—it might be quite helpful for you, too. 1. Immerse yourself in the French language A number of answers pointed to immersion as […]
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June 11, 2016
20 Places to Go for the Best Views in Paris
Tourists troop to Paris each year to get an eyeful of the most famous sights. A common complaint, however, is the huge crowd. On this list, I try to come up with a good mix of popular and not-so-popular places. So whether you like quiet parks, lively rooftop bars, trendy restaurants, famous landmarks, museums, or […]
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June 4, 2016
French Sports Vocabulary: 200 Football Terms and Expressions
Sports is easily among the topics that people love to discuss, argue, butt heads, or bond over immediately like brothers-in-arms. Whether or not you’re in a pub in a French-speaking city, in the dining table discussing with French-speaking friends, or watching a World Cup game in your couch, French words for sports can surely come […]
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May 31, 2016
French Sports Vocabulary: General Terms
Are you into sports? Do you make it a point to check sports news and read updates on sports blogs every day? If you’ve been following Talk in French for a while now, you probably know that I absolutely want people to have fun while learning French. It makes learning a new language so much […]
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French Sports Vocabulary
Are you into sports? Do you make it a point to check sports news and read updates on sports blogs every day? If you’ve been following Talk in French for a while now, you probably know that I absolutely want people to have fun while learning French. It makes learning a new language so much […]
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