Learn how to Communicate Your Contact Details in French
Are you planning a trip to France anytime soon? If so, don’t forget that while you’re there, you might need to clearly communicate your personal contact information. If you have been studying French, you should be able to do so without too much effort. However, it’s not always as easy as one thinks. We’ve noticed with our students at Learn French at Home that...Read More
Choucroute de la mer – Sauerkraut from the sea
Choucroute is a typical recipe from Alsace traditionally served with charcuterie (cooked pork meats). However, one can also prepare it with fish, which is becoming a tasty alternative. La choucroute est une recette typique de l’Alsace. Elle est normalement servie avec de la charcuterie, des saucisses, etc. Mais on peut aussi la préparer avec du poisson, une alternative...Read More
Gâteau de semoule – Semolina Cake
Semolina cake is a delicious dessert that is not too difficult to make, especially if you have experience making soufflés. Le gâteau de semoule est un dessert délicieux et facile à faire, surtout si vous avez déjà fait des soufflés. (more…) Read More
How to say I love you in French
And more widely, what verb do you use when you want to say that you like cheese a lot but that you like chocolate better? Have you ever seen a child in France plucking the petals of a daisy one at a time while saying “Je t’aime, un peu, beaucoup, passionnément, à la folie, pas du tout” (I love you, a little, a lot, passionately, madly, not at all), the last petal determining...Read More
How to say Good, Better, Best and Well in French
C’est bon ? Non, c’est meilleur ! If you’re learning French, I know that you’ve asked yourself, more than once, should I be saying bien or bon? The same type of question comes up in trying to choose between meilleur or mieux. It is confusing, and since they are extremely present in the French language you need to understand them so you can use them with more...Read More
Fruits de mer à l’orientale – Oriental Seafood recipe
This sumptuous seafood recipe created by our chef Vincent is one of our preferred meals. One can hardly imagine a more successful mixture of savours! Ce somptueux plat de fruits de mer, une invention de notre chef Vincent, est l’un de nos préférés. On peut difficilement imaginer un mélange de saveurs plus réussi ! (more…) Read More
