Mayday: Meaning, Origin, and Use
For nearly a century, Mayday has been the universal distress signal for the world’s air force, navy, army, and law enforcement. But few people know that the term actually originated …
The French language is rich in vocabulary. Find out in this subcategory a selection of blog posts that will help you to have a better overview of French vocabulary. You will learn and improve your knowledge about the meaning and the origin of some French words.
For nearly a century, Mayday has been the universal distress signal for the world’s air force, navy, army, and law enforcement. But few people know that the term actually originated …
The French language is full of all kinds of French expressions to express feelings. And disinterest is no exception to the rule. Whether you’re looking for a more distinguished or …
Whether you have a good level of French or only know a few words, there is a French phrase that you have heard a thousand times: “voulez-vous coucher avec moi …
Because of its many meanings, “voilà” is by far one of the most used words in France… but not only. Indeed, the term is used in many other languages, such …
Whether you speak English or French, chances are you’ve heard the expression “je ne sais quoi” used in a variety of situations. Today, we explain all about the origins and …
Like many French expressions, the word “touché” has been widely exported internationally, so much so that you will hear it used more often by English speakers than by French speakers. …
Like “sacrebleu“, “voulez-vous coucher avec moi” or “omelette du fromage“, “c’est la vie” is one of the best known French expressions internationally. Many English speakers even use the expression in …
A few weeks ago, we made you discover the meaning of the expressions “oh là là” and “mon ami“, today, we focus on the meaning of sacrebleu, a French insult …
If you’re a fan of memes, that you enjoy French cheeses and speak a little English, chances are you’ve heard some Americans talk about “omelette du fromage“, often accompanied by …
In the English-speaking world, there are many clichés about French expressions and the way they are used by French people. A few weeks ago, we talked about the expression “oh …