Bonjour, language enthusiasts, and Gen Z trendsetters! French, a language known for its beauty, elegance, and undeniable class, is also rich in idiomatic expressions that add color to everyday ...

On this day 220 years ago, protesters stormed the Bastille in Paris and released the seven prisoners inside. In honor of the day, Morning Edition uses this opportunity to introduce listeners to some ...

On "International Francophonie Day", why not see how familiar you are with the weird and wonderful world of French idioms? How many do you know? Take the quiz to find out. Love to learn them or never ...

French is the language of love and it’s sensual, intense and definitely a pleasure for the ears. The French whole-heartedly boast with pride that the strongest emotion, love flows freely within their ...

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. Ni'importe quoi is one ...

An American speaks to a group of French nationals and tries to purge his vocabulary of American idioms. Illustration by Eric Palma Some years back I was invited to speak at a black-tie event for the ...

TimesMachine is an exclusive benefit for home delivery and digital subscribers. About the Archive This is a digitized version of an article from The Times’s print archive, before the start of online ...