These articles are about French language for expats. Learn about accents, French expressions, faux-amis, slang, anglicisms and writing conventions.
VocabularyFrench accent names and punctuation marks
Learn the names (in French) of the different accents and punctuation signs.
French acronyms you should know
Learn the most common French acronyms organized by category.
French expressions translated to English
Any language has its own colorful expressions. Have some fun learning French idioms used everyday.
French greetings—Bonjour!
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.
French Measurements
French don’t use inches, feet, gallons or degrees Fahrenheit. Learn about French measurements and how to convert them into U.S. metrics.
French slang words
This articles lists some very commonly used French slang. Learn how to use and understand French slang with full translated sentences.
French writing conventions
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.
How to write numbers in French
Learn how to write numbers in French. This articles compares writing numbers in French with writing numbers in American English.
Misused English words 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.
Over 40 false friends
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.
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.
Type French accents with no French 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.
