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?

I've been trying to learn Spanish for nearly a year, yet one app has given me more confidence to speak the language after just one 50-minute session ...

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 ...

Beth D’Addono is an award-winning food and travel writer living in New Orleans. Her work has appeared in Atlas Obscura, The Local Palate, and the Los Angeles Times. The French Quarter is the oldest ...

Tom Service starts the weekend with the best classical music, in new and landmark recordings, with one or two surprise guests introducing their own releases. This week, Tom meets the German French ...

We’re in France, where traditional eateries, bistros, and brasseries, once a huge part of the economy, as well as the culture of the country, are disappearing fast. A few years ago, if you drove ...