Chris Slade describes the son et lumiere presentation at the abbey of Bon Repos called "Le Pays de Conomor" in Brittany, which takes place during the first two weeks of August.
Category: French Language
A house name in Breton
What’s in a name, Simon asks? His Brittany property has two names – the original, official Breton name, and the slightly changed name chosen by the previous owner of the property.
Learn a little about Breton property names and why they change over time
Ooh la la! France finally gets its own word for French kissing!
France has a new word for French Kissing. Read on to find out more about ‘Galocher’, what it means, and where it has it’s origins.
When, and when not, to use ‘salut’ in French
Nicola, one of our guest bloggers in France, has learnt that ‘Salut’ is not a formal way of addressing someone in France and could cause offence, especially when used by someone in the medical profession to a new patient
Will France become a bilingual nation?
Do you think that too many English words are creeping into everyday French conversations? Nicola Harrington has a view on this.
Do you think that the French language is in danger from English? Let us know.
Coat Aillis – What’s in Breton names?
Simon Pocock lives in a Breton house with a name that has changed a few times over the years. Previously owned by a Communist, all references to the Church were removed from the property name.
Tu and Vous – when to use each in French
The French either talk to each other informally or formally. The differences between Tu and Vous are not as clear as they may seem on the surface. If you’re not clear on the differences, let us confuse you a little more…
How to use Tu and Vous in French… according to our guest blogger
