Anyone who has spent even the shortest amount of time in France knows the importance of being able to speak a little français. Locals will quickly warm to travelers who at least make an effort to ...

French is a richly creative and poetic language, which is why so many people love it. But it also has a lot of words and phrases that absolutely do not mean what they appear to. Here are some of the ...

If you’re heading to France and feeling nervous about the language barrier, you’re not alone. The good news? You don’t need to be fluent to have a great trip — just knowing a few key French words and ...

What keeps Vermonters from venturing to Québec more often? Whether they admit it or not, for most Anglophones, it’s the official language of: French, aka français — and not the kind you learned in ...

Forget the rumors about France. The French are some of the friendliest and enchanting people you'll ever meet. And if you have a handful of common French phrases in your arsenal when ordering a ...

We've heard time and time again that the best way to learn a new language is immerse yourself in it completely. But when you do that, you still need a foundation to build on. Over at the Guardian, ...