10. It commemorates the storming of the bastille -  or does it? Most people, including the French, associate the national holiday with the storming of the Bastille on July 14, 1789, widely considered to be the catalyst of the French Revolution.

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You’ve heard it forever: We all know we should read, watch TV, and listen to music in our target language. But it’s too easy to set this practice aside without having some tricks up your sleeve to increase enjoyment and

Stuck at home, or far from home, this holiday season? Need some holiday entertainment to keep you sane? Whether you feel like laughing or crying, we've got a film for you. Check out this list of our top five French

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