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How to Avoid Social Kisses

By BlakeXRain

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Here is a guide on a requested article how to avoid social kisses!.. more »

How to Celebrate France's Bastille Day in the U.S.A.!

By LNAngel

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Although this infamous day happened over 200 years ago, the French and Francophones still take the time to celebrate July 14 much as Americans celebrate Independence Day. In 1789, mobs of people stormed the Bastille Prison, marking the beginning ... more »

How to Conjugate French Verbs

By IKnowHowToDoit

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Learn how to conjugate regular -er, -ir, and -re verbs in the present tense... more »

How to Improve a French Accent

By eHow Culture & Society Editor

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As you study French grammar and vocabulary, it is equally important that you learn the French accent. Of course, you'll want to talk to a native French speaker with some amount of savoir faire. And even if you don't get the accent down perfectly, ... more »

How to Learn the French Subject Pronouns

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One of the first steps of learning any language is learning the subject pronouns. Subject pronouns (I, you, we, he, she, they)allow us to form sentences, and are the first step for learning more important aspects of grammar... more »

How to Say Common Colors in French

By Summer Banks Banks

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The colors in French may be a bit more difficult to learn, but you will notice some commonalities between French color names and English color names... more »

How to Sing a French Lullaby to Your Baby

By MadelineP

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Chantez une berceuse . . . sing a lullaby. Soothe your baby and help her sleep with the most famous lullaby from France... more »

How to write a ballade poem

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A ballade poem is one with a set form. It is a French form poem, not to be confused with the “ballad” form, consisting of twenty-eight lines of no set length. The ballade is divided into three octaves (eight-line stanzas) and a quatrain ... more »

How to Look Like a Parisian

By AnneV

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Americans in Paris stick out like sore thumbs. If you want to avoid the barrage of oh-so-French sneers headed your way, follow some simple steps that are essential to any urbane traveler to a more urbane land. With a few changes to your look, ... more »

How to Prepare and Eat an Ortolan

By Jonathan F.

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In France, eating the small, fragile Ortolan Bunting is illegal. The fact that the ortolan is a protected species isn't the only reason for this: in addition, eating an ortolan is illegal because its preparation is one of the most sadistic ... more »

How to Discourage a Man From Bothering You in France

By eHow Culture & Society Editor

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A woman traveling alone in France long enough will almost inevitably encounter at least one French man whose persistent attention or come-ons are unwelcome. The following steps should help shake one of these slimy fellows, called a "draguer" in ... more »

How to Enjoy the Perfect Beignet

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Brought to Louisiana by the Acadians, beignets are a ubiquitous New Orleans food. A visit to the city is not complete without the perfect beignet-eating experience. You can also approximate this experience by making your own beignets at home... more »

How to Join the French Foreign Legion

By eHow Culture & Society Editor

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No other military organization has the mystique of the French Foreign Legion. The men in white kepis have been glamorized on film, renowned for giving other men running from troubled pasts a chance for redemption, and revered for fighting till ... more »

How to Avoid Getting Pickpocketed in Paris

By AnneV

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Paris is an edenic city filled with museums, outdoor cafes, wrought-iron street lamps, bridges spanning the Seine and, unfortunately, pickpockets that prey on tourists. Petty thieves are hard to spot as they have made an art form out of being ... more »

How to Form a Question in French

By derbyka

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Forming a French question is often taught a little bit here and a little bit there in textbooks and class. This often makes the concept seem overly confusing and the skill difficult to master. However, it can actually be boiled down to three ... more »

How to Go to the Cannes Film Festival

By John O'Mahony

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Cannes is a popular destination spot on the French Riviera all year round, but the turquoise ocean, the beautiful scenery and special Je-ne-sais-quoi takes on an added, otherworldly dimension every May when the city plays host to stars and ... more »

How to Say "I Love You" in French

By Summer Banks Banks

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French is a romantic language that is quite difficult to learn. Approaching French with an ear for pronunciation and a little bit of time, you will be able to hear and repeat the words, "I love you!" with ease... more »

How to Speak With a French Accent

By eHow Culture & Society Editor

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French is the language of love, spoken in dozens of countries around the world and horribly imitated by others. It is a language that is fairly recognizable by most people because of its very distinctive accent. Speaking French without an accent ... more »

How to Understand French Attitudes Towards Work

By eHow Culture & Society Editor

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France is one of the most amazing countries in the world, boasting the best of everything in terms of food, wine, fashion, architecture and art, just to name a few areas of French accomplishment. However, French attitudes toward work are quite ... more »

How to Adapt to French Culture

By eHow Culture & Society Editor

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Whether you're taking a vacation to France, traveling there for a business trip or living or studying abroad there, adapting to French culture is essential if you want to enjoy your time in France. Read on to find out how to accept and celebrate ... more »

How to Celebrate a French Christmas

By eHow Holidays & Celebrations Editor

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In France, Christmas is called "Noël." Family and friends celebrate the holiday by gathering for a festive meal... more »

How to Do a Single French Braid

By Jami ONeill

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Do you like the look of a French braid? Follow these steps to learn how to put your hair up in a French braid... more »

How to Drink Like a French Woman

By Valery

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Unlike women in other European countries, a French woman will not guzzle large amounts of wine in the evening nor consume copious amounts of coffee at her desk. The fact that a French woman pays great attention to what she drinks, means that she ... more »

How to Eat Oysters on the Half Shell

By AnneV

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Having long been a French favorite, oysters on the half shall are becoming more popular the world over. Shucked raw oysters are typically served on a bed of shaved ice with lemon and condiments on the side. Watching the waiter proudly serve a ... more »

How to Form French Verbs in the Near Future

By IKnowHowToDoit

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Here's a quick lesson on how to form the near future tense in French... more »

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