From the timescale to exceptions and the situation for over 65s, we're answering reader questions on the subject of France's new language requirements for foreigners.
More words and phrases from the fabulous French language – including a useful argument phrase, the poetic term for ugly crying, one phrase that is a warning of an impending temper tantrum, and a handy guide to online terms...
It's regularly named as the 'sexiest' accent for men, women and even cartoon skunks - but is there anything intrinsically attractive about the French accent? Linguists say it's all in our imagination.
French linguist Bernard Cerquiglini would like to send a copy of his new book, "The English language doesn't exist: it's badly pronounced French", to King Charles III.
The le, the la and the l’ugly - for anyone learning the language, French nouns can be a nightmare to master, but there is a technique that can make it simpler. Although we're not promising that there are no exceptions.
From 'lightning bolts' to 'placing rabbits' and 'dropping old socks' these are some great French dating phrases just itching to be used on Valentine's Day.
You might already speak French, but when you start dealing with the country's immigration services you'll find a whole new language. Here's 10 of the most commonly-used terms.
People working in highly-skilled sectors are often eligible for a multi-year 'talent' residency card in France - here's how they will be affected by changes in France's new immigration law.
By the time you get to the stage of applying for French citizenship, your French will probably be more than decent - but the application process itself brings a whole new world of bureaucratic terms that you will need to understand.
France's new immigration bill brings in tougher language level requirements for certain types of residency permit and for citizenship - but how long does it usually take people to reach these levels?
France has several laws aimed at protecting the French language from English 'incursions' - but there is also a small group of dedicated volunteers who give up their time to fight for a pure form of French.
These words are all technically correct and are in the dictionary - use them in everyday conversation however and you're likely to earn yourself a few funny looks and sniggers.
You've diligently learned your French verbs, made your adjectives agree and remembered that a table is feminine - but when you get to France you'll find a whole different French vocabulary used in daily life.
Right-wing French senators have proposed a bill that would restrict the use of 'inclusive writing', a style that increases the visibility of feminine versions of nouns and offers non-binary substitutes for gendered terms.
While French may be regarded around the world as one of the most beautiful and romantic languages, you’ll quickly notice profanities are very much part of everyday speech. But as a foreigner it's not always easy to judge exactly how strong certain words are. (Contains a lot of offensive language).
French President Emmanuel Macron in 2023 announced his support for greater autonomy in Corsica, but the island is not the only part of France seeking greater independence. The Local dives into the unique history, language and culture among France's regions.
Even if you've lived in France for years, there are some French phrases and expressions that might still catch you out. Here are just a few of the many that we often get wrong.
From a Spanish-sounding word to a shiny one, a swear word you can say in front of the children and the backhanded compliment that’s definitely not good to hear in French - here are some of our favourite French words and phrases of the day.
