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The French Invention of the Restaurant: Origins of Dining Out
Did you know the concept of dining out as we know it today originated in France? Read an article in French about its creation.
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Jun 4, 20242 min read
Mother's Day in France: Origins, Traditions, and Celebration Dates
Did you know that Mother's Day will be celebrated in France this Sunday, May 26th?
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May 25, 20242 min read
Roland Garros: Why Is the Tennis Tournament Named After Roland Garros?
The Roland Garros tennis tournament is back! But do you know why it's called Roland Garros?
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May 20, 20242 min read
French Cinema in Hong Kong: Top French Films to Watch
You don't have to go to Cannes to enjoy French movies! French Smile has put together a selection of some French films...
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May 17, 20243 min read
Cannes Film Festival 2024: History, Anecdotes, and HighlightsLE
FESTIVAL DE CANNES 🇫🇷 ARTICLE IN FRENCH If you prefer to read this article in your own language, simply click on the "Translate" option...
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May 14, 20242 min read
Read in French: How to Improve Your French with the Best Classic Books for Every Level and Interest
Did you know that reading is one of the best ways to improve your French?
The question is, which books to read?
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May 12, 20243 min read
CinéMode by Jean Paul Gaultier: A Fusion of Cinema and Fashion
🇫🇷 ARTICLE IN FRENCH If you prefer to read this article in your own language, simply click on the "Translate" option located to the...
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May 5, 20242 min read
My First Wine Tasting Experience: Tips, Insights, and What I Learned
MA PREMIÈRE DÉGUSTATION DE VIN! 🇫🇷 ARTICLE IN FRENCH If you prefer to read this article in your own language, simply click on the...
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Apr 15, 20244 min read
The Tradition of Egg Hunts in France: Origins and Celebrations
LA CHASSE AUX OEUFS 🇫🇷 ARTICLE IN FRENCH If you prefer to read this article in your own language, simply click on the "Translate"...
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Mar 30, 20241 min read
The Waiter's Race in Paris: A Legendary Event Returns After 13 Years
LA COURSE DES GARÇONS DE CAFÉ 🇫🇷 ARTICLE IN FRENCH I f you prefer to read this article in your own language, simply click on the...
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Mar 25, 20242 min read
LA CÉRÉMONIE DE REMISE DES ÉTOILES DU GUIDE MICHELIN
Did you know that on Monday, March 18th, the Michelin Guide 2024 star award ceremony took place in Tours? Read an article about this...
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Mar 20, 20242 min read
LE CORSET ET PAUL POIRET
Have you ever wondered why the corset is no longer an indispensable accessory in our wardrobes? Read an article in French about the...
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Mar 14, 20242 min read
BONNE ANNÉE DU DRAGON!
Happy Chinese New Year! This year, as we enter the Year of the Dragon, it's the perfect opportunity to discover or rediscover the legend...
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Feb 9, 20241 min read
LES ELLES DES JEUX
Do you know that there is a sports museum in Nice? Read an article in French about its latest exhibition and discover the journey of...
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Feb 2, 20242 min read
LE FESTIVAL DU FILM FRANÇAIS • HONG KONG
Did you know that a French film festival has been taking place in Hong Kong every year since 1953? Read an article in French to discover...
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Nov 13, 20231 min read
LE CIMETIÈRE DU PÈRE-LACHAISE
Le cimetière du Père-Lachaise, nestled in the 20th arrondissement of Paris, is much more than just a place of eternal rest; it's a...
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Oct 18, 20231 min read
POURQUOI LES VACANCES D’ÉTÉ SE FINISSENT EN SEPTEMBRE?
As summer draws to a close and daylight fades, French schoolchildren have recently returned to school. Read an article in French to find...
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Sep 19, 20232 min read
LA PYRAMIDE DU LOUVRE • QUAND L’EGYPTE ANTIQUE INSPIRE PARIS
The Louvre Pyramid is an iconic monument in Paris, but what do we know about it? Read an article in French on the anecdotes that have...
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Sep 5, 20231 min read
LA VEUVE CLICQUOT • LA FEMME QUI A RÉVOLUTIONNÉ LE CHAMPAGNE
"Cheers!" Today, read an article in French about La Veuve Clicquot, and discover a visionary woman who has left her mark on the history...
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Aug 22, 20232 min read
CAMERA WOMAN HONG KONG • CÉLÉBRATION DU CINÉMA AU FÉMININ
Until September, the Hong Kong Arts Centre is highlighting the work of women filmmakers. Read an article in French about this event and...
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Aug 15, 20232 min read
LA NUIT DES ÉTOILES
When I was little, August 15th was a magical time to look forward to: "La nuit des étoiles"! Read an article in French about this special...
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Aug 8, 20231 min read
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