French Culture and Travel
Learning more about the culture and the places you can use your new language skills is all part of your learning adventure. If you’re looking for some extra cultural tips or you have an experience to share, welcome! You can browse the topics, do a search in the top right corner of this page, or start a new conversation. Don’t be shy!- French Books For Beginners J'ai trouvé un bon livre aujourd'hui quand j'étais dans la bibliothèque ce matin. C'est pour les débutants. Le Titre du livre est Petite Lune par Emmanuelle Walker. C'est un livre pour les enfants. Mais un bon livre pour les étudiants débutants de la l...12 replies • Last post by Vani219 • Apr 22, 2026
- Free French resources on YouTube and other resources IE.(cartoons, graphic novels, comics, podcasts, etc...) Salut tout le monde ! I wanted to share some of the resources I've come across while looking to supplement my rocket course. I love cartoons, graphic novels, music, and did I already mention cartoons? J'adore dessin animé. It would just so happen that so...1 replies • Last post by Passion • Mar 18, 2026
- Cuisine Française Salut tout le monde, Je voudrais savoir s'il y a des plats végétariens dans la cuisine Française. Merci1 replies • Last post by Vani219 • Jun 13, 2025
- French shows and documentaries on youtube Salut tout le monde, The conversation about the French TV show on BBC 4 made me think and I remembered a great channel which is a French-German co-production, called ARTE. They show documentaries (par exemple "secrets de chats") and infotainment (genre...5 replies • Last post by ChrisM108 • Mar 28, 2025
- French attitudes to Monty Python humour. Just for interest, what do the French think in general about the "French knights" in Monty Python and the Holy Grail? Do they find them funny or are they offended, or is there a split in viewpoints? Come to think of it, are they dubbed (and given an ...4 replies • Last post by ChrisM108 • Mar 16, 2025
- is Quebec realy french is going to Quebec worth it.3 replies • Last post by SarahR-eogk • Dec 4, 2024
- French in New York Wow - our “Paris” trip just got turned into a New York city trip. SO…. anybody have a suggestion for enjoying a little French culture in La Grosse Pomme?4 replies • Last post by SarahR-eogk • Dec 4, 2024
- Liaison issue with être Lesson 1.8 with être where it states that the only forms of être where you're always unlikely to hear la liaison is the tu form es and the vous form êtes . The recorded voice for “vous êtes” in this example (and another example) does, in fact, ...5 replies • Last post by Mitchell-Rocket-Languages-Tutor • Sep 13, 2022
- Series 7 of "Spiral" (="engrenages") for UK viewers coming up This isn't so much a question, but a "heads-up" for UK French learners: as the title states, Series 7 of "Spiral" is being shown on BBC4 starting this Saturday (12th Oct) at 9 p.m. Toru e suggested trying this about a year ago (and "Braquo"); it can ...8 replies • Last post by Jefluz • Jan 4, 2021
- HTML coding displaying This applies to the Android app and not the PC version. 19.6 quiz question 3 - html codes displaying - very difficult to read the answers. I have a screen shot but can't seem to find a way to attach it to this conversation. This also happened on one of...4 replies • Last post by marieg-rocket languages • Dec 8, 2020
- french toast why is french toast called pain perdu? lost toast?6 replies • Last post by Liss-Rocket-Languages-Tutor • May 8, 2020
- Using the Travelogue piece I would like a suggestion as to when to use the Travelogue lessons in parallel with what level of Dashboard. They appear to be quite intense and I don't want to get mired in them if I should not start them until a certain level of the Dashboard is accompl...6 replies • Last post by Liss-Rocket-Languages-Tutor • Aug 23, 2019
- Why do some say the French are not polite? S'imagine vous prominade dans les DES chaussures de les Francaise. un million ou' beaucoup de tourists de'cente sur leur favourite les gens de l'endroit. Aussi, poser use question continueliement, parley vous Anglais? Non easy! Once some locals at a littl...11 replies • Last post by Bob-D • Nov 13, 2017
- What is SNCF? In Lesson 10, Survival Kit, Trains, is the phrase La SNCF / La Société nationale des cheminots français . The recorded speech is La SNCF / Service nationale des cheminots français . I struggled to make my speech match the recording and the printed ...4 replies • Last post by Marie-Claire-Riviere • Jan 31, 2017
- The New Rocket French Travelogue I bought the new French Travelogue and it looks very interesting; I'm going to like it. There's just one problem. It can be Read in : French and English, French, or English. Unfortunately, only the French and English option works. I've tried it wit...3 replies • Last post by Diana-S1 • Oct 25, 2016
- Picking modules before trip to Paris? Hi, I'm going to Paris for work for 3 days in a couple of weeks. I started Module 1 on the 6th Feb and I've just finished Module 2 (all audio lessons and Language & Culture). I think I could be nearly finished Module 6 by the time I go to Paris if I ...8 replies • Last post by hcooksey • Mar 2, 2016
- Differences in Belgium I am moving to Belgium soon, and have been doing Rocket French to help prepare my language skills. I was wondering if anyone can tell me what, if any, differences there might be between what I am learning here about France and French culture and what I wi...3 replies • Last post by alansolson2 • Feb 20, 2016
- French Radio I found a station on Pandora called 60's French Pop Radio. Been using it while commuting. A fun addition to any learning program. Those pop songs often have a lot of repetition in the lyrics.8 replies • Last post by Nicholas-R18 • Feb 16, 2016
- Is Jeanne a unisex name in France? 6.5 "How Are You?" Module 6.5 How Are You? - The Formal Context: Bonjour Madame. Permettez-moi de me présenter, je m'appelle JEANNE. (This can be spoken by a male or female if it were a unisex name, so far so good) Then the person spoken to replied: Bonjour Monsieur. ...4 replies • Last post by M-L • Jan 31, 2016
- giraffe How do you say giraffe ?2 replies • Last post by M-L • Jan 29, 2016
- 7.8 Food and Wine: Les moules marinières Les moules marinières -. translation was Mussels in white wine Are mussels always cooked in wine in France, hence it is understood and therefore left out "in white wine".3 replies • Last post by M-L • Jan 24, 2016
- RF 3.4 Vocabulaire - quelle est la difference? Dans chapitre 3.4 il y a des phrases pour acheter les billets. Quelle est la difference entre 'un billet plein tarif' et 'un billet simple?2 replies • Last post by toru e • Dec 31, 2015
- Having trouble with gender Why do you say 'Je te presente mon amie, Claire?' I am female and Claire is female, and I'm told that 'friend' has an e at the end. So why ' mon amie'?2 replies • Last post by toru e • Aug 26, 2015
- French cooking class Next year I will spend a week in Paris and two weeks in Vence and would like to do a one day cooking class. Has anyone done this?5 replies • Last post by Marie-Claire-Riviere • Jul 31, 2015
- French movies? I am a polyglot and I try to learn as much as possible among other practices from movies- and I think it works. It has worked with English, German, Swedish and Russian. However, I am in trouble when searching French-speaking movies. Can you...4 replies • Last post by Jaakko-J • Jul 19, 2015
- Monsieur Haussman Salut tout le monde, Just preserter qn a vous Francaiise history enthousiaste, Monsieur Georges-Eugene Haussman, qui changer de cheminment de Paris. Je suis sure vous soi-disant facinante! Bon au jour le jour!1 replies • Last post by Beverley-R • Jul 18, 2015
- Angleise Langage Bonjour, Mais s'il se, demander si les Francaise apprendie de la Anglaise language chez la College? Au revoir2 replies • Last post by toru e • Jul 17, 2015
- Raymond Queneau - Zazie dans le métro Bonjour à tous, J'ai du mal à comprendre ce petit poème de Raymond Queneau. Est-ce que quelqu'un peut m'aider avec une traduction anglaise, une explication, ou un lien vers une explication en français? Je n'ai pas encore lu le livre http://go...2 replies • Last post by toru e • May 1, 2015
- Tête de Turc Bonjour à tous, I'm enjoying lesson http://members.rocketlanguages.com/lessons/1033 and I have a question but first a little story about a new phrase I picked up today. In Paris they have "les soldes" running right now. http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sold...3 replies • Last post by jason☺ • Feb 4, 2015
- Do all people kiss you on the cheek in France? Okay, so I just learned that when you meet someone you kiss them on the cheek in France (almost like a handshake). Do you do this to a stranger though? Like let's say your a accountant in France. Your new client comes in and (in America you would do a han...5 replies • Last post by shawn-r11 • Jan 14, 2015
- Can Read but Not Heard and Understand I will be attending my junior year in high school in Belgium. It is highly recommended to learn the language before so i make sure to get on Rocket Languages every day or every other day. This is very helpful but what should i do if i can read the words ...8 replies • Last post by jason☺ • Jan 13, 2015
- John Kerry's Speech Hello, John Kerry speaking French for this latest event in Paris. Have a listen. http://www.europe1.fr/international/john-kerry-aux-francais-les-americains-se-tiennent-a-vos-cotes-2337623 If you want to continue in French regarding the subject, here's a...3 replies • Last post by jason☺ • Jan 10, 2015
- Know it recording not working Record is not working in Know it test. Recording works elsewhere. If I click show without recording I can still rate it2 replies • Last post by Roger-F8 • Nov 19, 2014
- What are the interesting attraction to visit in Paris? Hi everyone, Je m'appelle Hannah. Je viens de Malaisie. Je suis Malaisienne. J'ai vingt ans. J'adore la musique. I'm going to Paris and Toulouse next year September for 2 weeks. Is there anyone who are currently staying in France or anyone who traveled...19 replies • Last post by Beverley-R • Oct 17, 2014
- Places to visit! Hello everyone, I have been learning French for a couple of years already, but my speaking really sucks. I just ordered Rocket French a few days ago, and it seems to help a lot with my speaking skill. I hope to get through the program soon so that I can ...11 replies • Last post by Diana-S1 • Oct 17, 2014
- English in France About how much English is spoken in France30 replies • Last post by Lorraine-A5 • Oct 3, 2014
- Paris Any more ideas on Day trips out of Paris?3 replies • Last post by Lorraine-A5 • Sep 18, 2014
- Saint-Martin Salut! Nous allons a Saint-Martin. Just wondering if anyone has any suggestions for activities, restaurants, etc. I'm brushing off my French for our trip, although I'm not sure how much I'll need. Thanks for any suggestions/ideas!1 replies • Last post by Robin-W20 • Aug 30, 2014
- Loire Valley accommodation Bonjour Next year I am going to France with a group of 10 women - mostly artists. We will be looking for somewhere to stay possibly in the Loire Valley region. Does anyone have any suggestions for accommodation Merci4 replies • Last post by Lorraine-A5 • Aug 30, 2014
- Hotel charges Bonjour all Is it standard practice for hotels in Paris to take a 30% deposit for an apartment? I am not going until September 2015 but they have charged the credit card already! The only good thing is the more I pay now the less I will have to pay later.3 replies • Last post by Lorraine-A5 • Aug 26, 2014
- Paris What are the best day trips out of Paris?4 replies • Last post by toru e • Aug 9, 2014
- French videos I'd like to watch videos to support my French learning, but I cant find anything useful any suggestions?11 replies • Last post by Stellabelle • May 24, 2014
- Bonjour. Je suis une ghaneene qui veut apprendre le francais..Je aimerais voyager en France pour l' apprendre bien mieux. Merci. Bonjour. Je suis une ghaneene qui veut apprendre le francais..Je aimerais voyager en France pour l' apprendre bien mieux. Merci.8 replies • Last post by Jim--153 • May 7, 2014
- Guignol la marionette Guignol. Tres bien pour apprendre le français.! :)2 replies • Last post by lancish • Apr 11, 2014
- French Film Bonjour à tous! I would like to start up a page about French movies because films can be a very useful tool when learning a language. It would be nice if everybody could share their favorite films and also suggestions of films to watch. In this way, we c...17 replies • Last post by Raymond-S18 • Apr 9, 2014
- Paris at Easter I will be in Paris over Easter this year. Is this a busy time or do lots of people leave the capital to holiday elsewhere? What I really need to know is whether this timing will make it harder or easier to get into places like The Louvre. I will be stayin...2 replies • Last post by lancish • Apr 3, 2014
- are there any special tickets for seniors? Y a t'il des billets special pour les personnes àgées? that is what we would like to know. which is the best way to buy tickets for the metro and the regional trains around Paris. We are going to be there for about a week and will be staying in Beaumon...2 replies • Last post by lancish • Mar 11, 2014
- Music recommendations? I learned a lot of my German from the rock band Rammstein, who sing in very clear, grammatically flawless if slightly archaic German. I'd like to use music to support my French learning, but most of what if can find is either hiphop (and while I like hip...14 replies • Last post by Marie-Claire-Riviere • Mar 6, 2014
- Rater v Manquer In one of the early Rocket French lessons we learned that "Vous ne pouvez pas la rater !" means "You can't miss it." In one of the early Rocket French Premium Plus lessons, it uses "Vous ne pouvez pas la manquer !" for this phrase. Are both correct? Is...3 replies • Last post by albator • Jan 3, 2014
- Salut! ANYONE LEARNING FRENCH IN NYC? Salut tout le monde, \n\nJe m’appelle Samii. I was wondering if any of you are in New York City and interested in chatting/learning french together. If so, feel free to introduce yourself here and/or send me an email at [redacted].5 replies • Last post by darealkkk • Nov 21, 2013
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