Century French Studies is pleased to announce the publication of volume 54 numbers 1–2 (Fall–Winter 2025–26). The issue includes a range of articles and reviews that highlight the breadth of the ...

You might have seen the 'circonflexe' accent also known as the 'little hat' in French words like poêle, être, pâle - but where does it come from and does it serve any purpose in modern French?

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The philosophy, as I see it, is simple,” says expat Monica Ainley. “Create a beautiful base, exaggerate one strong feature, and let the rest breathe.” ...

Today’s word, Gramercy, is an expression to express gratitude or surprise, literally meaning “great thanks.” In an era of rapid-fire "Thx" and automated email replies, let's look back at a word that ...

This article offers a contrastive analysis of the phonological segments of Kabiyè and French and presents an integrated teaching framework for teaching French in multilingual environments. It ...

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When people speak, it can sound worlds apart. French vowels glide, Mandarin tones rise and fall, and English clips along in bursts. However, beneath all these differences, scientists have discovered a ...