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Here you’ll find articles on all things French, from grammar, vocabulary and tips & tricks to art, culture and gastronomy.

What are the active and passive voices in French?

Posted on 31st Dec 2025 by Josh in the french grammar category

Learn how to use the passive voice in French

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Posted on 22nd Dec 2025 by Josh in the christmas category

The Christmas Truce refers to a brief moment in World War One when soldiers on both sides of the conflict came together to celebrate Christmas

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Posted on 17th Dec 2025 by Josh in the learning french category

We've reproduced the same sample of text across different levels of the CEFR to show you the difference in grammar, vocab and complexity

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Posted on 15th Dec 2025 by Josh in the vocabulary, christmas category

Discover what angels, baubles, tinsel and more are called in French

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Posted on 10th Dec 2025 by Josh in the christmas category

Wondering what to buy for friends or family learning French?

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Posted on 8th Dec 2025 by Josh in the french cities, travel & tourism category

Wondering where to do your Christmas shopping this year? These towns in France have the answers

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Posted on 3rd Dec 2025 by Josh in the vocabulary category

What's the difference between parce que and car?

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Posted on 28th Nov 2025 by Josh in the french culture category

Discover Lyon's annual festival of lights

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Posted on 26th Nov 2025 by Josh in the travel & tourism category

Discover where French is spoken as an official language

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Posted on 24th Nov 2025 by Josh in the french grammar category

How and when to use present participles in French

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