French spelling can sometimes be quite difficult to learn. However, you will easily remember this rule thanks to the French footballer Mbappé: write ‘m’ instead of ‘n’ before the letters ‘m’, ‘b’, and ‘p’. For example: ‘champion’ (and not ‘chanpion’).
Is Friday the 13th a day of good luck or bad luck? Opinions vary. Here are a few key symbols of superstition. Personally, I like to see it as a lucky day, and I wish you a fantastic one!
Verlan is a type of French slang that involves reversing the syllables of a word. The term ‘verlan’ itself comes from the French word ‘l’envers,’ meaning ‘reverse.’ Here are a few examples to illustrate how it works:
You will come across multiple examples in everyday life. Here are a few more:
The concept of “rentrée” is uniquely French. It marks not only the beginning of the school year but also the start of a new academic cycle. This idea extends beyond education, influencing political, social, and cultural spheres as well. “Rentrée” also symbolizes the end of the holidays, the fading of summer, and the return to a new rhythm and routine for everyone.
The school year does not begin on a fixed date; it typically falls in early September, though the exact day varies each year. This year, in France, it’s on Monday, September 2nd.
