One of the first words I remember learning in French was ami (friend). Only three letters long, it seemed so simple. On the other hand, the concept of friendship itself can be incredibly nuanced, meaning so many different things in various contexts. To help you talk about friendship in French, we’ve pooled together a rich collection of idioms, poetry, proverbs, literature, and films. Allons-y ! (Let’s dive in!) French Idioms about Friendship French uses a number of idiomatic expressions t...| Lingvist blog
Much like speakers of British English and American English, French speakers from France and Québéc can usually understand each other. Over the past half millennium, though, Québécois French has diverged somewhat from its European roots and developed a character all its own. Several factors have played into the distinctive French spoken in Québec: Long periods of isolation from France The influence of Canada’s English-speaking majority Interaction with First Nations and Inuit languages ...| Lingvist blog
For hundreds of years, the French language has been traveling from its berceau historique (historic birthplace) of France, through nearby countries to far-flung continents. We’ll take a voyage through la francophonie, the French-speaking communities of the world. We’ll stop at ports of call in Europe, Africa, Asia, the South Pacific, and the Americas, exploring the dynamic world of French. “French” French: The French of France Even in France itself, the French language is not homogeno...| Lingvist blog