Montreal is a city of two cultures: French and English, usually commingling, sometimes colliding. In their fight for cultural relevance, they are often at odds. In literature, they call this "two ...

If all else fails, stick to the international 'yes' gesture to show your agreement. Photo by KENZO TRIBOUILLARD / AFP It's not exactly obscure knowledge that the French word for yes is 'oui', but the ...

First published in France in 1932, Ginette Mathiot's Je Sais Cuisiner, or I Know How to Cook, presents 1,400 recipes written with the novice cook... Oui, Oui! French Cooking Made Easy First published ...

The word “bistro” is a wonder and a puzzlement. For we know instinctively what the word means … without actually knowing what the word means. Indeed, no one is really clear on where it came from. By ...

The French language is unique and fascinating, and we wish we’d done a better job of mastering it in high school. Still, we’re obsessed with France and turn to the language to express ourselves on a ...

Hip, hip, beret! This French marketplace is a foodie’s delight. Clockwise from top left: Stop by Le District’s restaurant Beaubourg for the crozet pasta; hit the cheese counter for a $4 snack of ...

First, it was the Brazilians and the Venezuelans. Now, it’s the French and Canadians who are snapping up South Florida’s real estate. The French took the top spot as the biggest buyers of property ...

A few years ago, procuring a solid dish of moules et frites, confit de canard or butter-laden escargot in Denver was challenging, but today diners can easily find a comfortable French brasserie or ...

It's not exactly obscure knowledge that the French word for yes is 'oui', but the language also offers many other alternatives to agree, express your support or generally sound positive. With the help ...

First published in France in 1932, Ginette Mathiot's Je Sais Cuisiner, or I Know How to Cook, presented 1,900 recipes written with the novice cook in mind. Food blogger Clotilde Dusoulier, who ...