by Alliance Française | Oct 16, 2010 | Blog
La mirabelle is a tiny plum slightly bigger than a cherry, it has a nice reddish golden colour and is sweet and juicy. It was first planted in Lorraine, the orchards now produce mirabelles from mid-August to early October.Its name comes from the Latin and means: belle...
by Alliance Française | Oct 8, 2010 | Blog
Michael started to take French lessons last March, he had very little French then. Here are a couple of poems he wrote after 15 hours of French tuition:Ton image dans le miroirTon parfum flotte dans l’airAu point du jour je pleureParce que tu n’es pas...
by Alliance Française | Sep 26, 2010 | Blog
Did you know that our French classes are starting again either the last week of September or the first week of October?We still have a few places left so hurry up and contact us to be assessed and then join!A complete beginner’s class will start in Bristol on...
by Alliance Française | Aug 29, 2010 | Blog
Did you know that going back to school was called: la rentrée? You have probably noticed the big signs in supermarkets for la rentrée des classes. Young children are very excited as they choose their new pencil cases ( la trousse), their satchel ( le cartable),...
by Alliance Française | Aug 6, 2010 | Blog
Did you know that the majority of French people take their holiday in July (les juilletistes ) or in August (les aoûtiens). The busiest weekend of the year is the last weekend of July when there is: le chassé croisé des juilletistes et des aoûtiens, it means that the...
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