About French Language: Expressions with contre ~ Dire ~ Chandeleur

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French Language French Language Start Learning Practice/Perfect For Teachers From Laura K. Lawless, your Guide to French Language Le pain quotidien La baguette, le croissant, le pain au chocolat... si vous n'aimez qu'une chose en France, c'est probablement le pain. See More About:  french food  french culture  Expressions with contre The French preposition contre usually means "against," and is also used in many expressions. Learn how to say pros and cons, on the other hand, facedown, and more with this list of expressions with contre. See More About:  contre  french expressions  french prepositions All about dire Dire is one of the most common French verbs. It is irregular in conjugation, means "to say" or "to tell," and is found in a number of idiomatic expressions. See More About:  dire  french verbs  french grammar La Chandeleur / Crêpe Day In France, 2 February is la Chandeleur, Fête de la Lumière, or crêpe day. It's customary to eat crêpes and do some fortune telling, and there's a fun game for French classes too. See More About:  chandeleur  french holidays  february 2 French Language Ads French Lessons Learn French Speak French Beginners French French Language Featured Articles méfier - le mot du jour Culture and travel info Listen to French What are the secrets of French cooking?   More from About.com Over the Counter Cold Medications How to choose the right medication for your cold and flu symptoms. More> Should Kids Get Flu Shots? Think your child is too healthy to need a flu shot? Think again. More> This newsletter is written by: Laura K. Lawless French Language Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About French Language newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Must Reads Essential French French Proficiency Test French Verb Conjugator Daily French: word, lesson, facts French Quizzes Advertisement