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11 Dialects of French You Need to Know About For Your Next Trip!

13Jul

By Gareth Seagull1 Comment

Culture

11 Dialects of French You Need to Know About For Your Next Trip!

Today, French is spoken in 29 countries by 270 million people, making it one of the most spoken languages on the planet. Naturally, with so many speakers there are hundreds of dialects of French, some of which are more well spoken than others... For the purposes of this article, we will only focus on the 11 most spoken dialects, eg. those you are the most likely to come across! (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); 11. Standard French According to the Académie Française (the official regulator of the French language) Standard French, or the dialect of French that serves as the official language of France, is the standard variant of the French language. When the Romans conquered Gaul (France) they brought their language with. For the elites, they ...

Your Ultimate Guide to The Languages of France

9Mar

By George SanghviNo Comments

Culture

Your Ultimate Guide to The Languages of France

France is known for many things: Its art, its culture, it cuisine etc. The languages of France, are not that famous, yet from a linguistic standpoint, it's a true work of art (no pun intended!) When you picture the languages of France, chances are that you only think of French, a language you may have learned at school. However, there are so many more languages spoken in France, that you've never thought about. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Official Language As of the time of writing, at least according to the French Constitution, there is only one official language of France: French. However, there are a number of different dialects of what we call "French". As such, the language was standardized long ago. This variant is called Par...

15 Interesting Facts About French You Need to Know!

16Feb

By Henry AusbergerNo Comments

Facts

15 Interesting Facts About French You Need to Know!

Today, French is considered to be one of the best and most useful languages you could learn. French has a particularly long, and interesting history, which lends itself to having some rather intriguing facts about French. If you plan to learn French in the coming future, it's always good to do some research beforehand. Learning some quickfire facts about French is probably the best place to start! (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); 15. Descendent of Latin In 52 BC, Julius Ceasar led Roman legions into Gaul (modern day France). Here, they would engage the Gauls and defeat them, capturing their leader, Vercingetorix. Gaul would then become a Roman Province. With this, Latin would become the dominant language in the region. For the aristocracy in ...

Why Learn French? 15 Reasons to Learn French Today!

2Feb

By Chloe HarmonNo Comments

Learning Languages

Why Learn French? 15 Reasons to Learn French Today!

French is generally considered to be one of the best languages you could learn. Even despite this, some people still wonder whether (or not) they should learn French. So here are 15 reasons why you should! Personally, I started learning French in school, however, never really enjoyed it. Mostly because I had no real reason to learn it. Years later, I would travel to France on vacation, and would decide that when I got home, I would learn French. Many of these reasons to learn French are what inspired me, and what will hopefully inspire you too! (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); 15. It's Incredibly Useful As of the time of writing, French is one of the most spoken languages in the world. It is estimated that there are about 300 million people ...

15 French Slang Words They Never Taught You at School

18Aug

By Gareth SeagullNo Comments

Culture

15 French Slang Words They Never Taught You at School

French is perhaps the most sophisticated language in the world. Despite this, it does have slang. To sound like a native, you'll need to use some French slang words. These are the best! With that, French is also one of the most spoken languages, being spoken in 29 countries by 275 million people. Many people find it hard to comprehend that French does indeed have slang due to these facts! (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); 15. Mec - Dude When it comes to the most common French slang words, mec is probably the most common, at least at schools it is. Although it is technically supposed to be used to describe guys, it can also be used for girls as well! Mec actually has two slang meanings, usually depending on who is using it. If a close friend is ...

15 Romantic French Phrases to Impress That Special Someone

9Jun

By Gareth SeagullNo Comments

Life

15 Romantic French Phrases to Impress That Special Someone

French is known as the language of love. As such, it is only fair that it has it's fair share of love words. But which are the most romantic French phrases? Even if you aren't dating a Francophone yet, knowing a few French love words might come in handy. After all, French is one of the most spoken and easiest languages to learn! Being able to use romantic French phrases is perhaps one of the most sophisticated things you can do. After all, French is one of the most sophisticated languages. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); 15. Je ne peux pas vivre sans toi Je ne peux pas vivre sans toi is one of the best French love words in my opinion. It is used to tell your spouse exactly what they mean to you. Unlike many of the other romantic French ...

10 facts about doing business in Andorra!

31Mar

By Gareth SeagullNo Comments

Business

10 facts about doing business in Andorra!

Andorra may be a small country surrounded by the behemoths that are France and Spain. But that fact alone should not be the reason you put off doing business in Andorra! Here are the things you might want to know! (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); 10. Don't insult France or Spain Andorra is a tiny principality in between both of these nations. Thanks to how the Andorran constitution is set out, the President of France and the Bishop of Urgell are both the crown princes of Andorra. As such, Andorra has strong ties with both nation's main spiritual heads and leaders. These strong ties have also led to a huge amount of trade being done between Andorra and France and Spain. As such, Andorra's biggest trading partners are both France and Spain, wh...

10Mar

By Gareth SeagullNo Comments

Business

10 facts about doing business in France

What should I expect when doing business in France? That is a question many people ask themselves, yet few master... (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); 10. Family name The French are fanatical about family. To most French people, family has a certain je ne sais quoi. If you are ever doing business in France and you see a Frenchman's name written down, his/her last name will usually be spelled using all capitals. This is to make sure that the family name stands out and looks to be the most important. If you find yourself in France, it's probably best that you do it for your own name, and other people's names too! (Especially if they're French!) 9. Business cards When doing business in France, the business card is key. If you are meet...

10 intriguing facts about French culture

4Feb

By Gareth SeagullNo Comments

Culture

10 intriguing facts about French culture

It's often said that the French culture is the most sophisticated culture out there. It is also said that it is the most advanced in many ways. France is known for many things, whether it's the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre and the Notre Dame, but there are far more interesting things... Unlike Germany or Spain, France is old. Really old. In some form or another, France has been around since 481 AD. This was after the founding of the Frankish Empire, which was the direct predecessor state to France itself*. *Some people disagree with this, as France has fractured several times since, and has been re-founded by different monarchs, generals and so on! (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); 1. French culture is everywhere! One of the best things about havin...