*When the weather’s hot, you just want a refreshing ice cream. As well as being a cultural hotbed, Paris offers several artisanal ice cream parlors. Here are our recommendations: Il gelato del Marchese Looking for a good Italian ice cream? This is the place for you. Between Italian flavors and expertise, this ice-cream parlor offers …
Photo credit : @dathhh Another heatwave or ‘Canicule’ à Paris! This word is has become all too common this summer. Now that the seasonal “Paris plage” has ended, there remains spots to stay cool; or at least a little less hot. The fountains in Paris Eau de Paris, the public water company in France, is …
Paris can sometimes feel like a city of dogs. Did you know there is one dog for every 7 Parisians? Whether you love our four-legged friends or not, everywhere you turn there’s dogs of all sizes. Big ones, little ones, well-groomed ones, wearing-sweaters ones… You see them in café’s, at the hairdressers, inside grocery stores, …
Watching a movie in French allows your brain to memorize words, expressions and turns of phrase much more easily. Just watch your movie in it’s original version with subtitles allows you to work on your comprehension of French language. Listening to native speakers is one of the best ways to improve your listening comprehension and …
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In addition to your French classes in Paris, how can you improve your French at very little cost ? Everyday life gives us resources to develop your language skills. Among others: LEARN FRENCH WITH MOVIES ET TV SHOWS Watching movies is the fastest and affordable way to learn French, with or without subtitles. Here …
Paris is a leading city in the fight against climate change. It has put in place several action plans in recent years such as car limits on weekends, sorting waste or recycling. The Champs-Élysées and the center of Paris for pedestrians It’s first Sunday every month, the Champs-Élysées and the center of Paris reserved for pedestrians. …
Since August 9, the health pass called Pass sanitaire is mandatory in France. It aims at limiting the risks of epidemics spreading to minimize the probability of contamination in risky situations, and release the pressure on the health care system. All this to keep certain activities or locations open in addition to the health protection …
How to improve your French ? No more confinement, no more curfew, no more masks outside … The return to normal life is well underway. Let’s keep our hopes up for good weather and wonder what to do in Paris this summer ? Actually many Parisians are going on vacation and because of the Covid …
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Life after Covid? Learn French after Covid ? Confinement, masks, curfews, distancing, telecommuting… For almost a year, Covid-19 has been disrupting our daily lives and forcing us to reshape our lives and social relationships. Once this health crisis is under control, what will remain of this pandemic? How will life be after Covid? Before, when …
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Since March 2020 and le confinement (the lockdown), life in Paris has changed and Parisians have to get used to new habits.
The French – Parisians, in particular – have a reputation for being rude. But the behavior that foreigners perceive as rudeness is often the result of cultural misunderstandings. To avoid any such misunderstandings, learn the following 7 French phrases before visiting Paris. With these phrases at the ready, we think you’ll see that Parisians are much more friendly than they’re reputed to be!
In these frigid January days, those of us in Paris are scurrying from place to place under slate-grey skies, scowling as the freezing air seems to slice through every layer of our clothes. On days like these, nothing is more tempting than finding a nice quiet spot to hunker down with a good book and …
Doesn’t it drive you crazy when this happens? Scenario #1: You’ve just settled in at a table in a cozy Parisian bistro. In your very best French, you say to a waiter: “Puis-je avoir la carte, s’il vous plaît?”* He nods and immediately hands you an English menu. Scenario #2: You’re at the fromagerie**, preparing to …
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Paris is a haven for bon vivants. Although there are numerous supermarkets, chain shops and fast food restaurants, markets in Paris are still very much alive, kicking and full of fresh fruit & veg. While in Paris, whether on holiday or staying for longer, we suggest making like the locals and heading over to your …
Santa Claus is called Père Noël in French or Father Christmas. Small children may also call him Papa Noël or Daddy Christmas. He looks more or less like the Santa Claus from the American Coca-Cola ads, but there are a few subtle differences in his costume and practices that make him French. 1. Rather than …
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For American, the fourth Thursday in November can be a hard day to be in France. Besides the occasional co-workers or waiter who asks–Wut iz zis Zanksgiving, the day will be just the same any other Thursday in November. But don’t despair! There are an estimated 50,000 Americans living in France. If you got to …
At French As You Like It, we are lucky enough to work with all sorts of interesting individuals with all different levels of French. From the professional singer who wants to perfect her accent to the traveling spouse who has just moved to France, we love the challenge of creating French lessons for everyone. Whether …
France’s motto may be “Liberté, Egalité, Fraternité” (Liberty, Equality, Fraternity), but trust us that égalité does not apply to croissants. That perfect croissant is both butter and flaky without being too greasy and definitely not stale. This perfection can be extremely hard to find, but worth the search. Ask any Parisian about their neighborhood and …
Whether you are planning a relaxing family lunch or a romantic dinner, it is best to be aware of the rules and etiquette when using Paris parks. Here are a few tips to keep you out of trouble and make sure the police do not interrupt your picnic: Alcohol in parks: Though you will often …
A private French class at Darty, one of the biggest appliance stores in Paris Click to listen to the French lesson! Many people dream of owning a small pied-à-terre in Paris. A small and charming apartment with a view of the Eiffel Tower where every morning you can sip coffee and eat fresh bread smothered …
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