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Mastering the French language is a vital step to achieve your move to France. It will make the transition smoother and help you create relationships in your new country. Learn some French today!

TV shows to learn French

by Nathalie Nahmani | Updated: 12/24/2024 Tags Speaking, TV Leave a comment
Lingopie is a language learning application that offers tv shows to learn french.

Learn French by binge-watching French movies and series. Click on subtitles to understand the structure and grammar of a French sentence in context.

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French greetings—Bonjour!

by Nathalie Nahmani | Updated: 01/02/2025 Tags French lifestyle, Most popular articles, Moving, Speaking Leave a comment
Learn basic French greetings

Learning French greetings in both formal and casual settings is essential when moving to France. Find out why you should never skip Bonjour and memorize a few French sentences to use when heading out.

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French writing conventions

by Nathalie Nahmani | Updated: 12/24/2024 Tags Writing Leave a comment
Learn French writing conventions to improve your writing skills.

Learn French writing conventions to improve your writing skills. These few rules won’t take too long to learn and they’ll make your writings look much more professional.

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Misused English words in French

by Nathalie Nahmani | Updated: 12/24/2024 Tags Speaking 6 Comments
English terms used incorrectly are very frequent in French

Have you ever noticed how some English words mean something totally different in French? The French use many English words in a rather unexpected way for English speakers.

Categories French language, Living in France Tags Speaking 6 Comments

Travel insurance terms in French

by Nathalie Nahmani | Updated: 12/24/2024 Tags Healthcare, Insurances, Moving, Mutuelle Leave a comment
Get travel insurance when visiting the U.S.Vocabulary

Use this glossary of French insurance vocabulary to better understand your French travel insurance policy.

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How to write numbers in French

by Nathalie Nahmani | Updated: 12/24/2024 Tags Most popular articles, Paperwork, Writing 3 Comments
There are some differences between the way French and Americans write numbers.

Learn how to write numbers in French. This articles compares writing numbers in French with writing numbers in American English.

Categories French language, Living in France Tags Most popular articles, Paperwork, Writing 3 Comments

Dental terms in French

by Nathalie Nahmani | Updated: 12/24/2024 Tags Healthcare, Most popular articles Leave a comment
Learn terms related to dental care before your first visit to the dentist in France.Vocabulary

This French glossary contains terms related to dental and oral care. Use it when you visit your dentist in France.

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French acronyms you should know

by Nathalie Nahmani | Updated: 12/24/2024 Tags Banking, Driver's license, Driving, Healthcare, Moving, Paperwork, Taxes, Visas, Writing 2 Comments
Get familiar with the most common French acronyms

Learn the most common French acronyms organized by category.

Categories French language Tags Banking, Driver's license, Driving, Healthcare, Moving, Paperwork, Taxes, Visas, Writing 2 Comments

French television vocabulary

by Nathalie Nahmani | Updated: 12/24/2024 Tags TV Leave a comment
How to watch American TV rom FranceVocabulary

Use this French television vocabulary list when you are ready to get a TV subscription.

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French medical terms at the doctor’s office

by Nathalie Nahmani | Updated: 08/29/2025 Tags Healthcare Leave a comment
Know what to expect when you go to the doctor in FranceVocabulary

This is a list of French words and sentences to use during a doctor’s visit in France. Learn how to describe your symptoms.

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French phone vocabulary

by Nathalie Nahmani | Updated: 12/24/2024 Tags Phone Leave a comment
Use VoIP apps to text family and friend back home from your U.S. cell phone in France.Vocabulary

This list of French words and sentences can help you when you set up a phone plan in France.

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Medication terms in French

by Nathalie Nahmani | Updated: 08/29/2025 Tags Healthcare Leave a comment
Use this French glossary of medicine terms to better communicate with health professionals.Vocabulary

Learn the French translations of the different pharmaceutical forms with this glossary.

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French glossary of medical tests

by Nathalie Nahmani | Updated: 08/29/2025 Tags Healthcare Leave a comment
Use this glossary to learn medical terms in FrenchVocabulary

This French glossary of medical tests can help you understand medical tests written on a French prescription.

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French slang words

by Nathalie Nahmani | Updated: 12/24/2024 Tags Speaking Leave a comment
Learn some French slang to speak like a local

This articles lists some very commonly used French slang. Learn how to use and understand French slang with full translated sentences.

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French expressions translated to English

by Nathalie Nahmani | Updated: 12/24/2024 Tags Speaking 6 Comments
Learn French expressions to speak like a local

Any language has its own colorful expressions. Have some fun learning French idioms used everyday.

Categories French language Tags Speaking 6 Comments

French glossary of visa terms

by Nathalie Nahmani | Updated: 12/24/2024 Tags Visas Leave a comment
Get your French long-stay visa and start your journeyVocabulary

This is a list of French visa terms with their English translations.

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Healthcare facilities in French

by Nathalie Nahmani | Updated: 08/29/2025 Tags Healthcare Leave a comment
Learn French vocabulary for healthcare facilitiesVocabulary

This French glossary contains healthcare facility terms. Increase your vocabulary today!

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Over 40 false friends

by Nathalie Nahmani | Updated: 03/18/2025 Tags Speaking 6 Comments
Learn French false friends to save yourself some embarrassment

This is a list of 40 faux amis that you need to know. Don’t assume you can use a French word just because it sounds or looks like an English word.

Categories French language Tags Speaking 6 Comments

French health insurance vocabulary

by Nathalie Nahmani | Updated: 08/29/2025 Tags Healthcare, Insurances, Mutuelle Leave a comment
Assurance Maladie is part of the French healthcare systemVocabulary

This is a French glossary of health insurance terms to help you understand the French healthcare system.

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Optic care in French

by Nathalie Nahmani | Updated: 08/29/2025 Tags Healthcare Leave a comment
Learn French terms related to vision.Vocabulary

This French glossary contains terms related to vision. Use it when you visit your eye doctor.

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French glossary of health professionals

by Nathalie Nahmani | Updated: 12/24/2024 Tags Healthcare, Most popular articles Leave a comment
Learn the names of health professionals in FrenchVocabulary

This French glossary of health professionals with their English translations will help you navigate the French Healthcare system.

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Internet terms in French

by Nathalie Nahmani | Updated: 12/24/2024 Tags Internet Leave a comment
Learn French vocabulary related to the internet.Vocabulary

This glossary lists all the French terms related to internet with their English translations.

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Diseases in French

by Nathalie Nahmani | Updated: 08/29/2025 Tags Healthcare, Most popular articles Leave a comment
Learn diseases and illnesses vocabulary in French.Vocabulary

This French glossary lists the most current illnesses (including kids diseases) with their English translations.

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French accent names and punctuation marks

by Nathalie Nahmani | Updated: 12/24/2024 Tags Accent marks, Most popular articles, Speaking, Writing Leave a comment
Learn French accent names and French punctuation marks.Vocabulary

Learn the names (in French) of the different accents and punctuation signs.

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French glossary of money transfer terms

by Nathalie Nahmani | Updated: 12/24/2024 Tags Banking Leave a comment
Use Wise to transfer money to EuropeVocabulary

This money transfer glossary lists all the French terms related to transferring/converting money with their American translations.

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Type French accents with no French keyboard

by Nathalie Nahmani | Updated: 12/24/2024 Tags Accent marks, Writing Leave a comment
How to type French accents with a qwerty keyboard.

French don’t use the same keyboard layout as Americans. Learn how to type French accents with a QWERTY keyboard on a Mac or a PC.

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French glossary of renting terms

by Nathalie Nahmani | Updated: 12/24/2024 Tags Moving, Renting Leave a comment
Learn the ins and outs of renting in France.Vocabulary

This renting glossary lists all the French terms related to renting a place with their American translations.

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French banking terms

by Nathalie Nahmani | Updated: 12/24/2024 Tags Banking Leave a comment
Learn French terms related to banking.Vocabulary

This bank glossary lists all the French terms related to banking with their American translations.

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