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9 more fantastic, funny French facts

by hichem | Dec 22, 2015 | FRENCH LESSONS, Vocabulary

Here are some more fantastic and funny French facts! Para? Us? The prefix para tends to mean “guard against”. So parachute means “guard against the fall”, parasol means “guard against the sun”, and parapluie means “guard against the rain”. Makes sense, n’est ce pas?...

7 top tips to help you learn French

by hichem | Nov 22, 2015 | FRENCH LESSONS, Vocabulary

Many people view French as one of the most beautiful languages in the world, whilst French people, take it for granted. As French tutors, we are passionate about our language, and impressed by the commitment and perseverance of our students! C’est incroyable how...

10 English expressions that use the word “French”

by hichem | Oct 22, 2015 | FRENCH LESSONS, Fun, Vocabulary

Did you know there are lots of expressions in English that contain the word “French”? Here are our top ten, and you may be surprised to find out that some of them are not even French! Take a look at these expressions; you might be even more surprised by their...

Fun French for kids: Body parts

by marco | Feb 11, 2014 | Children, Fun, Resources, Vocabulary

Here at VoulezVouloz we understand how difficult it can be to teach small children French. We have a four year old croissant of our own who studiously refuses to speak French, even though his Dad (Monsieur Croissant) has spoken French to him every day since he was...

Famous French Food – The culinary emblems of France

by marco | Dec 10, 2013 | DID YOU KNOW?, Recipe, Vocabulary

When you think of French food you think of numerous gastronomical delights: Baguette, Escargot (=Snail), Cuisses de grenouille (=frog legs). They are synonymous with French culture all over the world. It’s agreed that France offers one of the richest cuisines in the...

Five Fantastic French Kissing Facts

by marco | Nov 5, 2013 | Fun, Vocabulary

Have you always wondered why we call the French kiss ‘French’? Well, here are five fascinating facts about the fabulous art of French kissing… Get ready… This is going to be hot! So, what is a French kiss? Well, let me warn you, it probably feels better than it...