by Alliance Française | Oct 1, 2016 | Blog
Autumn has crept up on me (je ne l’ai pas vu venir), but spotting the first of the yellow leaves (les feuilles mortes) I’m not surprised its colours are the themes of so many songs and poems. One of the most famous ones is by Paul Verlaine, published in...
by Alliance Française | Sep 25, 2016 | Blog
Even for those of us who are French, it is a bit confusing sometimes to receive an SMS in France (un texto). Take the following for example: T’inkiet G 1 KDO pr l’annif 2 Julie I was baffled to say the least. Can you guess what it meant? The trick, of...
by Alliance Française | Sep 18, 2016 | Blog
Have you ever wondered why you head hurt after drinking alcohol? Or whether animals drink as well? This funny little video will entertain and educate at the same time – and help you revise essential French vocabulary! It is part of a series called “Tu...
by Alliance Française | Sep 11, 2016 | Blog
Sarlat is a beautifully preserved medieval town in the Dordogne. The city centre was not modernised, and as a result displays wonderful buildings. A popular tourist destination, the pedestrian streets are full of terraces, shops and street performers. It’s the...
by Alliance Française | Sep 4, 2016 | Blog
Fancy that! The famous avenue, home to the finish of Tour de France, without any cars, and people and bikes spilling onto the wide road! Well it’s exactly what is happening this Sunday. Every first Sunday of the month (le premier dimanche du mois), Ville de...
