A French film to watch: Auction by Pascal Bonitzer Auction house drama explores the discovery of a lost Egon Schiele painting and its impact on those who would profit from its sale Readers who enjoy the BBC show Fake or Fortune?, which examines the proven... See more
Bavarde, commérages: how to describe having a chat or gossip in French One phrase has its origins in the 16th century and could easily be mistranslated Goodness knows the French love to chat, about anything and everything from the weather to politics – of... See more
Learning French Discover the French names for common stationery and musical items An embarrassing guitar shop incident leads to a tough language lesson At school, one probably used paper clips more often than at any other time of life. And the French have... See more
February events in France: Art, agriculture, and festivals Discover the reopening of Bonnat-Helleu Museum, Paris International Agricultural Show, Menton's Citrus Festival, and Matisse exhibition in Bordeaux 1. Bonnat-Helleu in Bayonne reopens Art-loving r... See more
Learning French Helpful vocabulary for making medical appointments Make sure you are ready to fill any 'créneau' that becomes available Getting an appointment with one’s généraliste (GP) without a frustrating wait of a few weeks seems to be increasingly d... See more
