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Andrew Wenger
Nov 20, 20242 min read
France has a new dictionary
The Académie Française has published a new dictionary. Here are a few selected highlights of new French words
Andrew Wenger
Oct 11, 20243 min read
As camp as a mushroom
Camping, campaign, champagne, and champignons all derive from the same etymological place, but it doesn’t stop there...
Andrew Wenger
Sep 16, 20243 min read
How to order your language file
How to order your language-learning folder. A few basic tips on getting yourself more organised and becoming more effective
Andrew Wenger
Aug 22, 20243 min read
Le h apsiré ou le h muet?
The French h: The letter that cannot decide whether to act like a vowel or a consonant. The difference between the h apsiré and the h muet
Andrew Wenger
Nov 21, 20231 min read
French: Podcast transcript 7
This is the transcript for Episode 7 of the SameSky Languages FRENCH podcast. It covers adjectives, the subjunctive and 'verlan' slang
Andrew Wenger
Mar 11, 20222 min read
French nouns: same word, different gender
The Eiffel Tower and the Tour de France. Two of the most iconic aspects of French culture. But what is the gender of 'tour'? Well, it's both
Andrew Wenger
Mar 2, 20221 min read
Going somewhere? How to say "to, in or at" in French
How to say to/in/at with French place names
Andrew Wenger
Feb 15, 20222 min read
Thoughts on "I love you" in other languages
Picture: Hannah Wright/Unsplash If you want to whisper a sweet nothing in the ear of your beloved in French, it’s best to go with “Je...
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