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A Journey Through Iconic French Expressions

June 12, 2024

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Discover the meanings and origins behind some of the most famous French idiomatic expressions.

Entre guerres, François Lecointre

June 12, 2025

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L’auteur retrace son parcours de soldat au cœur des grands conflits récents. Un témoignage sur la guerre, l’engagement et la fraternité.

Tour de France: More Than Just a Bike Race

June 5, 2025

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Discover the origins, evolution, and cultural impact of the Tour de France — from a 1903 newspaper stunt to a global sporting phenomenon.

Refuge au crépuscule, Grégoire Domenach

May 21, 2025

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Un périple extraordinaire à travers le Kirghizstan

Le Rock: The Dance That Keeps France Moving

May 15, 2025

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Step onto the dance floor and feel the beat—Le rock is calling!

Recette : La Flammekueche, un délice alsacien à partager

May 12, 2025

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Discover the origins of Tarte Flambée and a simple recipe to delight your guests!

Zoom : Le Grand Est, cœur de l’Europe

May 8, 2025

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The Grand Est region embodies the cultural richness of France at the crossroads of Europe (French and English versions).

Une femme debout, Catherine Bardon

April 8, 2025

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Le portrait de Sonia Pierre, née dans la pauvreté des bateys de la République dominicaine et surmonte ses difficultés pour lutter pour les droits des plus démunis.

10 must-see French series: Dive into French culture and history with thrills, laughs, and romance

March 27, 2025

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Discover French series that dive into French culture, history, and cinema, offering a mix of thrills, laughs, and romance!

Arctique Solaire, Sophie Van Der Linden

March 13, 2025

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Un récit captivant sur Anna Boberg, peintre suédoise fascinée par la lumière des îles Lofoten.

French Wasn’t Always the Language of France!

March 10, 2025

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Did you know that in 1794, only about 11% of people in France spoke French fluently?