by Alliance Française | Jul 27, 2014 | Blog
This year, the French riders have shown some talent and determination and two of them will be sur le podium unless there is a fall. The French commentators are delighted to tell us that it has not happened for about 30 years. You may be watching Le Tour, you may even...
by Alliance Française | Jul 20, 2014 | Blog
Last week we wrote about what kind of drink you might be offered for apéritif in France this summer. You can read about it here.This week let’s talk about the array of options for nibbles offered with it:OlivesAnchois (anchovies)Saucisson (dried cured...
by Alliance Française | Jul 12, 2014 | Blog
If you’re going to France this summer, you will undoubtedly be offered apéritif. Also shortened to apéro, it’s a drink (or series of drinks!) taken before a meal. Different ones are found in different regions. In the south of France you will be...
by Alliance Française | Jul 6, 2014 | Blog
Some of you will have come to our French drama show last Tuesday, where poor injured men were given quite a different experience in France and in England!On the English side, the doctor was sitting besides his patient; on the French side, the doctor was behind the...
by Alliance Française | Jul 6, 2014 | Blog
Some of you will have come to our French drama show last Tuesday, where poor injured men were given quite a different experience in France and in England!On the English side, the doctor was sitting besides his patient; on the French side, the doctor was behind the...