French

History of French in 5 Minutes

How did a regional dialect of Latin become the world's language of love and diplomacy? From the battlefields of Roman…

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French vs. Spanish: Which is for You?

Choosing between French and Spanish is a classic dilemma for aspiring polyglots. While both are beautiful Romance languages, their pronunciation,…

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The Secret to Sounding French: Liaison

Ever wonder why 'les amis' sounds like 'lez-ami' in spoken French? That magical connection is called *liaison*, the phonetic glue…

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The Secret of French Accent Marks

Ever been mystified by the little hats and slashes in French words? These accent marks aren't just for decoration; they're…

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Is Quebec French *Really* French?

Many travelers, armed with their Parisian French, are surprised by the language they hear in Montreal or Quebec City. While…

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When Did Latin Become French and Spanish?

There was no single day people in Paris or Madrid woke up and stopped speaking Latin. The evolution from Latin…

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Gallo-Romance: The Tongues of Ancient Gaul

Beyond the familiar sound of Parisian French lies a hidden linguistic world born from Latin's encounter with ancient Gaul. The…

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Why French Sounds So Weird (Even to Italians)

Ever wondered why French, a Romance language, sounds nothing like its siblings Spanish or Italian? The secret lies in a…

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The Birth Certificate of French

The Oaths of Strasbourg, a 9th-century military pact, are often called the "birth certificate" of the French language. Sworn in…

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France’s Base-20 Math Problem

Why do the French say 'four-twenties' for 80? This linguistic quirk is a fascinating relic from a base-20 counting system…

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