Very often when people want to describe french behavior, they use the word " bon vivant " The Frenchies are considered as bons vivants by their neighboors, and they define themselves also like this. To be a "bon vivant" means literally : to be a good...

Here is a new word today: apéritif The word is derived from the Latin verb "aperire", which means to open. An apéritif is an alcoholic drink usually enjoyed as an appetizer before a meal. An apéritif can also refer to a social occasion involving cocktails...

One again, here is a question from Nanditha (India): What means the word "oeuvre"? The word « oe uvre » is literally translated as « Work » But if we want to precise the idea, we can consider “une oeuvre” as an artistic work related to Art. All sorts...

I've seen that a kind person from "Live Journal" post a very nice article about my blog! The Modo if this website is: LiveJournal lets you express yourself, share your life, and connect with friends online. You can use LiveJournal in many different ways:...

Here is a question from Nanditha (India) who's asking me about : What is Ile de France (my teacher told me its an island :|, which is wrong, obviously. But I myself don't know what it is :D)? So Nanditha, here are some explanations : It is true that the...

Here is a question of Dave related to family bonds and how to name them in French: What are step parents in French? My text says that 'step mother' and 'mother in law' are both 'la belle mère' but it seems like that could be rather confusing.. Indeed...

Hey all :) I received a few questions about the expression : "à la mode" So... what does that mean?? In english or US english people use à la mode to say "with ice crem". That's a funny way to use this idiom because in France à la mode means in fact fashionable...

I live in Paname :) But I could also say, in a conventionnal way : I live in Paris ! ( = J'habite à Paris / Paname ) Yes, Paname means Paris ! Paname is well accepted by most of people, it's kinda slang word but not a rude or nasty one. Actually you can...

Hello all ! And welcome on Bettizpod, new a blog dedicated to the explanation of French idioms! Here we are between us, it is not a question to teach you French or to teach you the literary language, this blog has for only will to sensitize you with the...