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How to Become Familiar with the Life and Works of French Author Marcel Proust (1871 - 1922).

By dawnmichel

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I am extremely encouraged by the interesting biographies of famous authors. I have found, without question, a significant number of wonderful works by French authors. If you have had an opportunity to read my other articles, you may note that ... more »

How to Choose a French Wine

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A sip of wine is one of the most pleasing substances your palate can experience. Either by itself or paired with certain dishes, French wine in particular is often just what the taste buds ordered. Many of us tend to become intimidated when faced ... more »

How to Deal With Money in French

By eHow Culture & Society Editor

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When you visit a French speaking country, you may need to know how to use money in French. You should know terms for money and how to buy things. Follow these tips to deal with money in French... more »

How to Discover and Celebrate your Basque Ancestry

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Let's face it, many people have never even heard of Euskadi or the Basque people. All the more reason to celebrate your ancestry and introduce others to your ethnic background! Zazpiak Bat!.. more »

How to Discuss Flowers in French

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It is never too late to learn to speak French. The best way to learn a foreign language is to learn key words and phrases conversationally and practice speaking them. To talk about flowers, you should start slowly by learning just a few flower ... more »

How to Give Your Kitchen a French Bistro Theme

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French decor can be found in almost any department store today, so pick up a few key pieces and transform your kitchen into the sophisticated, yet fun space it always wanted to be... more »

How to Improve French Conversation

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Though there are plenty of websites that will translate documents written in French, there are limited shortcuts to learning to speak French. Holding up your end of the conversation when speaking in a foreign language is a great accomplishment, ... more »

How to Improve Your French

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Knowing a foreign language is almost as important these days as knowing how to write in your own native tongue. Businesses place a higher priority on job candidates who can speak more than one language because of the growing global economy in ... more »

How to Learn French for Free

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This article will discuss five free resources to help you learn French ranging from email courses to college level course from the University of Texas and Carnegie Mellon University... more »

How to Learn French Literature

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Unlike Latin American literature whose magical aspects and richly exuberant (stereotypical) characters easily attract the readers’ attention, French literature is a more quiet, subtle seducer. If you are learning to speak French or simply have ... more »

How to Learn French Slang

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French slang is a dynamic, constantly changing vocabulary that takes expressions from the cities and their suburbs, uses a logic of inversion and borrow sounds and words from other languages to constitute a whole other sub-language of the French ... more »

How to make the famous Argentine tea: "Mate Cocido"

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Have you ever seen people on television,on the streets, or in pictures drinking off a wooden container and a silver metal straw? The wooden container is called "mate" and the metal straw is called "bombilla." This is an ... more »

How to Overcome Ennui in Your Daily Life

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The crushing weight of ennui can be paralyzing. But it can be defeated by adding a little light to your day... more »

How to See Nineteenth Century French Architecture

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Nineteenth-century French architecture is noted for its return to the Gothic style. Many of country's most impressive monuments were built during this time. If you are interested in seeing nineteenth-century French architecture for yourself, here ... more »

How to See Paris in a Weekend

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The city of lights has something for everyone, but to see it in a weekend means really focusing your time and managing your expectations. To see Paris in a weekend, you have to concede that you might miss some things off the beaten path. In ... more »

How to Socialize in France

By Valery

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Whether you are in France for work or for a holiday you are bound to meet some of the local French people. It is possible that you may be invited for dinner or for a pre dinner drink known as a aperitif. If you are unsure of French etiquette in ... more »

How to speak French on your holiday

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Top 10 phrases to know for your holiday in France.. more »

How to Teach About The French Culture

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Children rarely learn about other cultures in textbooks. But a unit on French culture can be very helpful... more »

How to Tour Napoleon's Tomb at Les Invalides in Paris

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Les Invalides is the site of one of the world's most lavish tombs, the last resting place of the man who changed the face of Europe--Napoleon Bonaparte... more »

How to Tour the Basilica of Sacré-Coeur in Paris

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Standing atop the highest hill in Paris, the Basilica of Sacré-Coeur is one of the most famous churches in France... more »

How to Tour the Montmartre Cemetery in Paris

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For many years Montmartre was the bohemian and artistic center of Paris, so it goes without saying that the neighborhood's permanent residents, the occupants of Montmartre Cemetery, were of the creative and artistic bent. This is a fascinating ... more »

How to Tour the Pantheon in Paris

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The Pantheon is France's answer to Arlington National Cemetery and Westminster Abbey—the last resting place of its most distinguished men and women... more »

How to view Spanish vs. French culture via one pronoun

By alejomag

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As a native speaker of Spanish, learning how to master French sounds and French culture, I came across a method or way to sound more French as it came to using the frontal "-u" in French. An example of this is in the word, la rue=the ... more »

How to Visit Montparnasse Cemetery in Paris

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One of the three most famous burial grounds in Paris, Montparnasse Cemetery is packed with famous names. Several fascinating hours can be spent exploring there. The cemetery is laid out in a grid pattern, with avenues running north, south, east ... more »

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