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Ne explétif

Don't worry, it's not a swear word. In French, explétif is a grammatical term that serves only to draw attention to what precedes it.

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Nouvel An en France

Learn how to celebrate New Year's in France with this listening comprehension exercise.

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Past Imperative

To give an order for something to be done before something else or by a certain time, you can use the French past imperative.

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Joyeux Noël !

Have yourself a merry Christmas as you learn about the French expression joyeux Noël.

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Hanukkah Vocabulary

Happy Hanukkah! This festival lasts for eight days sometime between late November and the end of each year. Learn some French vocabulary related to this Jewish holiday.

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Un ange passe

Break an awkward silence with the French expression un ange passe.

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Christmas Vocabulary

Christmas is celebrated in many countries around the world, though the exact traditions and foods vary greatly. Here are some general French Christmas terms to help you celebrate.

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PwLF Holiday Sale

Whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, the Winter Solstice, something else, or nothing at all, we have a special festive offer for you.

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Visiter vs Rendre visite

The French verb visiter is a cognate, so it's easy to think it's a perfect equivalent for "to visit." Unfortunately, it's not.

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Repas de Noël en France, apéros et entrées

Learn about a typical French Christmas dinner in this bilingual listening comprehension exercise.

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