Is your name 'Ben'? If it is, no doubt you've already experienced some confusion over today's word of the day.
Stumped by what this extremely common French word actually means? Et alors? -- Now you've got the perfect opportunity to find out.
This French word has nothing to do with anarchy but nonetheless you definitely won't want to experience it first hand.
Comme d’hab, the Local is here to explain the French expressions you hear all the time, but aren’t quite sure how to use..
If someone tells you not to ‘faire la tête,’ they’re not prohibiting some sort of strange dance move, but a different behavior all together.
As you're no doubt aware, the French can be a pessimistic bunch and that's when they tend to crack out this famous expression.
It may sound like it could mean an unpleasant action involving a bowl but in French a 'coup de bol' is actually a very good thing.
This verb doesn't have an exact translation in English as you'll hear it used in all kinds of ways in French conversation, meaning sometimes completely different things.
Whether you want to describe something over the top or no frills, find out what all the fuss is about when people faire des chichis.
If you're someone who likes to look on the bright side of life, today's French expression of the day is one you need to know.
This French expression is a handy one for when you want to describe something you don't like.
If somebody tells you "Ça me gonfle !", it doesn't mean they're swelling up but something quite different.
If there are three words you need in France they are 'Oh là là' (nope not 'Ooh la la').
This French word can be used to describe the weather but it's also perfect for surprises.
These 10 expressions will help you sound less like a walking French textbook and more like an actual human being when you’re speaking French.
When you’re learning another language there are some words and expressions you need to know and then are those that you want to know simply because they're so bizarre. Here are five of the best.
This unusual French word is just what you need to describe something that isn't at its best.
This is a great word to throw into French conversation but you would be rightly offended if someone accused you of 'blablater'.
Today's word of the day looks as strange as it sounds and while it's not one that's commonly found in dictionaries it will certainly give your French a touch of whimsy. We challenge you to use this French word everyday from now on.
This expression is a great addition to your spoken French as a casual way of talking about the future, making invitations and saying goodbye.
If you want to sound French, some words really hit the spot when sprinkled into a conversation. 'Dingue' is a great example, and it's a very useful word to have up your sleeve as it can be used in several different ways.
Want to know a great way for describing the things you don't like? If so 'pourri' could be the French word you've been looking for.
Want to tell a French friend that you're not in the best of spirits? Then this is the expression for you.
For today's expression of the day, we take a look at 'Ça roule'.
This one of the most common -- and confusing -- French expressions around. Here, we take a look at what 'c'est pas terrible' really means.
