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Ah, autumn! The season of crisp air, colorful leaves, and cozy sweaters. In English, we often use "fall" and "autumn" interchangeably, but how do the French tal...
As the leaves turn golden and the air gets a little crisper, we welcome the arrival of autumn. The most common way to say this in French is, of course, *l'autom...
L'été is the most common way to say “summer” in French, the one you'll learn in any beginner's class. But the French have a much richer vocabulary to describe t...
When you think of 'spring' in French, the word *le printemps* probably comes to mind. It's the most common and direct translation. But the French language, know...
When you think of the word 'season' in French, the first word that probably comes to mind is *la saison*. And you'd be right! But what if you're talking about t...
Dreaming of your next getaway? Whether you're planning a trip to France or just chatting with a French-speaking friend, you'll want to know how to talk about ho...
The most common way to say “birthday” in French is *joyeux anniversaire*. You’ve probably heard it in songs or movies. But what if you want to wish someone a ha...
Planning a romantic rendezvous in Paris? Or maybe you just need to ask someone for today's date? The English word 'date' is surprisingly versatile, but in Frenc...
When you think of 'midnight' in French, the word *minuit* probably comes to mind immediately. And you're right, that's the most direct and common way to say it!...
When you think of the word “evening” in French, *le soir* probably comes to mind first. And you'd be right! It's the most common and direct translation. However...
The most common way to say 'afternoon' in French is *l'après-midi*. It's straightforward and you'll hear it all the time. But what if you want to talk about the...
