https://feeds.thelocal.com/ Read the latest news and views from France in English en-us news@thelocal.com (TheLocal) webmaster@thelocal.com (TheLocal) TheLocal RSS Feed You really don't want to be putting your feet in a dish - literally and figuratively. https://www.thelocal.fr/20260521/french-expression-of-the-day-mettre-les-pieds-dans-le-plat Thu, 21 May 2026 10:26:17 +0200 french-expression-of-the-day-mettre-les-pieds-dans-le-plat This French word is a little vintage but still used for different situations today. https://www.thelocal.fr/20260520/french-word-of-the-day-bonnard Wed, 20 May 2026 11:04:15 +0200 french-word-of-the-day-bonnard The French are known to be very chic... and it's no surprise they have an expression for it. https://www.thelocal.fr/20260519/french-expression-of-the-day-se-mettre-sur-son-trente-et-un Tue, 19 May 2026 10:02:27 +0200 french-expression-of-the-day-se-mettre-sur-son-trente-et-un This is a very important part of family daily life in France. https://www.thelocal.fr/20260518/french-word-of-the-day-periscolaire Mon, 18 May 2026 11:40:56 +0200 french-word-of-the-day-periscolaire This French expression has more to do with being full of beans than sweet potatoes. https://www.thelocal.fr/20260513/french-expression-of-the-day-avoir-la-patate Wed, 13 May 2026 14:02:03 +0200 french-expression-of-the-day-avoir-la-patate You might hear this French expression over a meal, especially if you have a lot of food on your plate. https://www.thelocal.fr/20260515/french-expression-of-the-day-avoir-les-yeux-plus-gros-que-le-ventre Fri, 15 May 2026 10:17:18 +0200 french-expression-of-the-day-avoir-les-yeux-plus-gros-que-le-ventre Unfortunately, this does not mean that you're being offered a cheese plate. https://www.thelocal.fr/20260513/french-expression-of-the-day-en-faire-tout-un-fromage Wed, 13 May 2026 13:56:09 +0200 french-expression-of-the-day-en-faire-tout-un-fromage You might know this French word from a new food trend that has recently emerged on social media. But it's actually been around for longer... https://www.thelocal.fr/20260513/french-word-of-the-day-crousty Wed, 13 May 2026 14:08:19 +0200 french-word-of-the-day-crousty Foreigners tend to be taught that 'désolé' means sorry in French, but in fact the French language has a variety of different ways to apologise, ranging from the casual to the phrases used for a more serious or formal affair. https://www.thelocal.fr/20260512/beyond-desole-7-ways-to-say-im-sorry-in-french Tue, 12 May 2026 11:47:43 +0200 beyond-desole-7-ways-to-say-im-sorry-in-french To the French, apples have an odd, alternative meaning that everyone knows, but few can explain. https://www.thelocal.fr/20260512/french-expression-of-the-day-tomber-dans-les-pommes Tue, 12 May 2026 09:00:22 +0200 french-expression-of-the-day-tomber-dans-les-pommes This French word actually has Italian origins... https://www.thelocal.fr/20260511/french-word-of-the-day-picoler-2 Mon, 11 May 2026 11:24:00 +0200 french-word-of-the-day-picoler-2 This French expression has nothing to do with having a sore throat and a sinus infection. https://www.thelocal.fr/20260506/french-expression-of-the-day-avoir-la-flemme Wed, 06 May 2026 11:10:48 +0200 french-expression-of-the-day-avoir-la-flemme Essential in your French vocabulary, this word will make you want to stretch your legs and rediscover your surroundings. https://www.thelocal.fr/20260506/french-word-of-the-day-flner Wed, 06 May 2026 11:07:05 +0200 french-word-of-the-day-flner This is one of those French words that doesn't quite have an English equivalent, but if you're a foreigner in France you have probably felt it. https://www.thelocal.fr/20260506/french-word-of-the-day-depaysement Wed, 06 May 2026 11:05:18 +0200 french-word-of-the-day-depaysement You've heard of doing the bridge, but how about cutting the bridge? https://www.thelocal.fr/20260507/french-expression-of-the-day-couper-les-ponts Thu, 07 May 2026 12:13:43 +0200 french-expression-of-the-day-couper-les-ponts French endings like -tion, -sion, -ssion or -xion all sound the same but when do you actually know which one to use? https://www.thelocal.fr/20260507/french-grammar-tip-when-to-write-tion-sion-ssion-or-xion Thu, 07 May 2026 08:20:36 +0200 french-grammar-tip-when-to-write-tion-sion-ssion-or-xion This French word is used to talk about either a serious illness - or a very popular person. Confusing. https://www.thelocal.fr/20260506/french-word-of-the-day-coqueluche-2 Wed, 06 May 2026 11:47:40 +0200 french-word-of-the-day-coqueluche-2 Even though this expression uses the former French currency, it is still used today. https://www.thelocal.fr/20260505/french-expression-of-the-day-trois-francs-six-sous Tue, 05 May 2026 10:08:32 +0200 french-expression-of-the-day-trois-francs-six-sous This French word might be handy if you're stuck in a very boring meeting (and not only if you fancy a snack). https://www.thelocal.fr/20260504/french-expression-of-the-day-tartine Mon, 04 May 2026 13:12:37 +0200 french-expression-of-the-day-tartine You've heard of 'doing the bridge' but what does it mean to do the wall? https://www.thelocal.fr/20260429/french-expression-of-the-day-faire-le-mur Wed, 29 Apr 2026 11:33:47 +0200 french-expression-of-the-day-faire-le-mur