“Une chambre, deux lits”
“One room, two beds”
When my boyfriend and his brother were traveling by bike through the south of France, this was the phrase they lived by. It was simple, to the point, and got them what they needed as far as accommodation was concerned.
At the end of a long [...]
“Faire la bise”[fer la biz]
“To kiss on the cheek”
To faire la bise is to greet someone in the traditional French fashion: with a kiss on each cheek.
In some regions of France (and in other Francophone countries), three or more kisses is on par, but generally speaking, two is the [...]
“Ça va?” [sa va]
“How’s it going?”
Ça va is easily the most commonly uttered phrase in the French language; and just what is its secret appeal? Why, it’s both a question and its reciprocal answer.
If you want to know how someone’s doing: Ça va?
If you want to tell them right back [...]
Renting a car is a great way to see a new place, especially if you want to get to out-of-the-way places and avoid the limitations of train routes. Getting from one major city to another is a breeze by train, but if you’d like to get off the beaten path a bit or just have [...]
More »Crêpes are a favorite French treat throughout the world, but eating one hot out of the pan in France is a unique experience. Crêpes themselves can be found at small stalls and restaurants throughout France, so you’ll have no trouble enjoying the specialty while you’re traveling through the country.
I am, if nothing else, a food [...]
More »Or, you know, le Tour de Belgique (Belgium) and Hollande (Hollande).
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The 2010 Route
The tour route varies from year to year, and although most of it takes place in France, the cyclists will start in the Netherlands this time around. After the Prologue [...]
“Faire la bise”[fer la biz]
“To kiss on the cheek”
To faire la bise is to greet someone in the traditional French fashion: with a kiss on each cheek. In some regions of France (and in other Francophone countries), three or more kisses is on par, but generally speaking, two is the [...]
Anne has studied and spoken French for over a decade and has lived in both France and Francophone Cameroon. She strives to write lessons that reflect her real experiences and represent the way people really speak.
