French Culture — Customs, History & Traditions
Language and culture are inseparable. These lessons help you discuss traditions, understand customs, and engage with the rich cultural heritage of French-speaking countries.
44 lessons · 1867 flashcards
Common greetings
Basic greetings
Greeting your neighbor
Basic greetings
Presenting simple gifts
Meeting the in laws again
Health and well-being
Meeting the in laws again
Family updates and events
Meeting the in laws again
Essential communication
Top 50 phrases to get by France
Getting around and shopping
Top 50 phrases to get by France
Dining out
Top 50 phrases to get by France
Check in counter
At the airport
Common vocab and phrases
At the airport
Boarding at the gate
At the airport
Popular French food
Popular foods
Directions
Basic directions
Asking for directions
Basic directions
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Amélie Visits the Concierge
Amélie (movie) (Advanced)
Visiting the photobooth
Amélie (movie) (Advanced)
Introducing yourself and presenting the piece
Explain my art work to jury
Describing the work concretely
Explain my art work to jury
Explaining la démarche
Explain my art work to jury
French brand names
Brand names
Recently watched anime
Talking about anime
Favorite anime genres
Talking about anime
Essential communication
Top 50 phrases to get by France (Advanced)
Getting around and shopping
Top 50 phrases to get by France (Advanced)
Dining out
Top 50 phrases to get by France (Advanced)
Expressions
Basic expressions
Greeting someone and apologizing for being late
Basic expressions
Verse 1
Dernière danse by Indila (Advanced)
Chorus
Dernière danse by Indila (Advanced)
Verse 2 & 3
Dernière danse by Indila (Advanced)
Common slang
Casual street slang
First time introductions
Meeting my kid's school teachers
Asking how child is doing
Meeting my kid's school teachers
Raising a concern
Meeting my kid's school teachers
Dates
Basic dates
Discussing birthdays
Basic dates
Learning About Company Culture
Career event networking (Advanced)
Exploring Career Opportunities
Career event networking (Advanced)
Following Up After the Event
Career event networking (Advanced)
Presenting simple gifts
Meeting the in laws again (Advanced)
Health and well-being
Meeting the in laws again (Advanced)
Family updates and events
Meeting the in laws again (Advanced)
Complimenting strangers
Giving compliments (Advanced)
French destinations
Popular Destination Names
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