Language
A short history of the cedilla
The cedilla, a small sign that has the power to change the meaning of words
The word appeared at the end of the 19th century. It was first used to refer to Bretons, peasants who had come to Paris to work and spoke only Breton.
In French, many expressions have been forged from our representations of the animal world. Here are a few of them, illustrated with poetry.
A vowel that comes from Greek. How to pronounce it? Bonus: some mistakes that even the French make.
What does "la rentrée" mean in France?
More than a word, it is a ritual that neither students, nor novelists, nor politicians can escape.