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 This is something we have all done, so it is time to learn the French version. https://www.thelocal.fr/20250613/french-word-of-the-day-cadeau-empoisonn Fri, 13 Jun 2025 12:13:20 +0200 french-word-of-the-day-cadeau-empoisonn Why, in France, giving someone a baby is a vicious thing to do. https://www.thelocal.fr/20201102/french-expression-of-the-day-refiler-le-bebe Mon, 02 Nov 2020 13:12:12 +0100 french-expression-of-the-day-refiler-le-bebe A very common French expression, but do you know what it means? https://www.thelocal.fr/20201028/french-expression-of-the-day-cest-a Wed, 28 Oct 2020 13:44:53 +0100 french-expression-of-the-day-cest-a Whether it's a drunk friend, a lively child or a rapidly spreading virus - this expression is spot on for things that get out of control quickly. https://www.thelocal.fr/20201026/french-expression-of-the-day-surveiller-comme-le-lait-sur-le-feu Mon, 26 Oct 2020 12:20:18 +0100 french-expression-of-the-day-surveiller-comme-le-lait-sur-le-feu A piece of police jargon that has made its way into everyday conversation. https://www.thelocal.fr/20201020/french-word-of-the-day-fich-s Tue, 20 Oct 2020 18:00:48 +0200 french-word-of-the-day-fich-s In France, shooting at an ambulance is not a very noble thing to do, even though it is fortunately not a literal trend. https://www.thelocal.fr/20201020/french-expression-of-the-day-tirer-sur-lambulance Tue, 20 Oct 2020 12:09:58 +0200 french-expression-of-the-day-tirer-sur-lambulance This is something of a trait among French people so it's as well to know the phrase for it. https://www.thelocal.fr/20201016/french-word-of-the-day-ne-pas-mcher-ses-mots Fri, 16 Oct 2020 16:40:30 +0200 french-word-of-the-day-ne-pas-mcher-ses-mots A eloquent expression of sadness has a distinctly grisly origin. https://www.thelocal.fr/20201014/french-word-of-the-day-crve-coeur Wed, 14 Oct 2020 16:45:11 +0200 french-word-of-the-day-crve-coeur An expression full of imagery, with a dark meaning https://www.thelocal.fr/20201013/french-word-of-the-day-a-tombeau-ouvert Tue, 13 Oct 2020 16:41:14 +0200 french-word-of-the-day-a-tombeau-ouvert Another French expression that sounds nice but isn't. https://www.thelocal.fr/20201012/french-expression-of-the-day-comme-une-fleur Mon, 12 Oct 2020 15:33:44 +0200 french-expression-of-the-day-comme-une-fleur Although this at first sounds like a medical issue, it actually has nothing to do with broken feet. https://www.thelocal.fr/20200925/french-expression-of-the-day-casser-les-pieds Fri, 25 Sep 2020 12:59:23 +0200 french-expression-of-the-day-casser-les-pieds Careful, this tricky expression has nothing to do with your diner. https://www.thelocal.fr/20200924/french-expression-of-the-day-arriver-comme-un-cheveu-sur-la-soupe Thu, 24 Sep 2020 13:14:32 +0200 french-expression-of-the-day-arriver-comme-un-cheveu-sur-la-soupe A handy phrase to say to yourself or to any slackers that you find yourself hanging around with. https://www.thelocal.fr/20200923/french-expression-of-the-day-au-boulot Wed, 23 Sep 2020 13:51:00 +0200 french-expression-of-the-day-au-boulot Whether you're a foodie or just learning French, you will likely make this at some point. https://www.thelocal.fr/20200918/french-word-of-the-day-boulette Fri, 18 Sep 2020 14:53:53 +0200 french-word-of-the-day-boulette In France, a kiss and a teddy bear combined become be somewhat of an insult. https://www.thelocal.fr/20200916/french-word-of-the-day-bisounours Wed, 16 Sep 2020 14:30:46 +0200 french-word-of-the-day-bisounours Chouchou is a versatile French expression that changes depending on the context - and how many chous you use. https://www.thelocal.fr/20200915/french-word-of-the-day-chouchou Tue, 15 Sep 2020 13:29:35 +0200 french-word-of-the-day-chouchou This could mean that you got a great bargain or that someone ripped you off. https://www.thelocal.fr/20200911/french-word-of-the-day-pacotille Fri, 11 Sep 2020 12:49:45 +0200 french-word-of-the-day-pacotille When you are scotché in French, it has nothing to do a certain well-known liquor. https://www.thelocal.fr/20200909/french-word-of-the-day-scotch Wed, 09 Sep 2020 12:31:47 +0200 french-word-of-the-day-scotch It’s harvesting season so is there a better time to learn about the French wine-making process? https://www.thelocal.fr/20200904/french-word-of-the-day-vendange Fri, 04 Sep 2020 13:21:02 +0200 french-word-of-the-day-vendange At the same time an interjection, an abbreviation and a noun, this is a (very) versatile word you’ll hear in a variety of different contexts. https://www.thelocal.fr/20200903/french-word-of-the-day-toc Thu, 03 Sep 2020 12:49:15 +0200 french-word-of-the-day-toc