This blog is the first in a new mini-series exploring my reflections on the time I have spent in Montréal and learning about its cultural...

French is more than just a language. It is a bridge connecting cultures across continents. As one of the most widely spoken languages...

Hello everyone! My name is Pranavi Vedula. I am currently a senior at Phillips Exeter Academy. I’ve lived in New Hampshire for nearly my...

Hello everyone! My name is Pranavi Vedula. I am currently a senior at Phillips Exeter Academy. I’ve lived in New Hampshire for nearly my...

December 6th is Le Jour St. Nicolas (St. Nicolas Day) across much of Europe. In France, St. Nicolas Day is celebrated in the regions in...

Tourtière is as Québécois as apple pie is American. Well, actually it’s probably even more Québécois, considering that apple pie...

Three months ago, I had the privilege of attending a convention in Manchester for French-language speakers. As an intern for the...

In the middle of the Caribbean Sea, among the islands collectively referred to as the West Indies, lies Martinique. The island is an...

On August 15th, the world celebrates Acadian Day. But what does it mean to be “Acadian?” What warrants a celebration of this group of...

What it is In the streets of Abidjan, the largest city of Côte d’Ivoire, people speak a very choco language. Choco , an abbreviation for...

“Je viens du New Hampshire” ( I'm from New Hampshire) .   That’s my quick, memorized introduction whenever someone asks where I’m from in...

Imperialism in China In the era of colonialism, France was always a predominant figure. From its territories in the Americas to its...

Pommes (Apples) Perhaps the most recognizable French idiom to include the juicy red fruit is tomber dans les pommes. Literally, the...

Origins Haiti: The Western half of the island Hispaniola and the Francophone center of the Caribbean Ocean. Haitian Creole, spoken in...

Normandy, a beautiful region in northern France, proudly showcases a remarkable blend of historical significance, breathtaking...

Today, nearly 2 million New England residents are descendants of those who came to the US in the Great Diaspora, when nearly a third of...

Thank you to Henri Vaillancourt, a native French speaker and student of the language’s origins, for his insights which formed the basis...