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Can I teach myself to read French in five months? [more inside]
posted by SamuelBowman
on Nov 28, 2009 -
16 answers
Having recently learned that Fritz Lang filmed an entirely different, French language, version of The Testament of Doctor Mabuse alongside the 'original' German version, I set out to find it. The only way to get hold of it seems to be via the Criterion DVD, but this is a Region 1 (NTSC) release only. Where else can I get a copy of the alternate Mabuse? Preferably as either a download or as a Region 2 (PAL) release [more inside]
posted by 0bvious
on Oct 22, 2009 -
6 answers
Recommend some French-language books (or sites) for a intermediate French-learner, to (hopefully enjoy) reading with the aid of a dictionary and bescherelle. [more inside]
posted by Kurichina
on Oct 6, 2009 -
16 answers
Verb conjugation tester for OSX? [more inside]
posted by djgh
on Sep 10, 2009 -
3 answers
Anybody familiar with a series of trilingual Vietnamese folk storybooks that were written in Vietnamese, English & French? I'm searching.. [more inside]
posted by handabear
on Jul 9, 2009 -
0 answers
What are some French language TV shows I can watch for free online that will help me improve my French? I'm looking for shows at different levels (maybe kids shows for when I'm watching while working and then talk shows or sitcoms for when I can pay more attention.) [more inside]
posted by minicloud
on Jun 18, 2009 -
11 answers
Grad school language requirement filter: which French philosophers are (relatively) easy reading in the original French? [more inside]
posted by Beardman
on Jun 15, 2009 -
9 answers
Is there a quebecois on line who would be willing to speak via Skype in order for me to get used to the Quebecois accent before I go on a field trip? [more inside]
posted by fantasticninety
on May 28, 2009 -
6 answers
Desire Paths / Lines: a term apparently coined by Gaston Bachelard in The Poetics of Space. What was the original French he used? and are there any other terms for the act and outcome of paths that emerge through routine, reflexion and the feedback of movement. [more inside]
posted by 0bvious
on May 25, 2009 -
1 answer
What is the original version of this quote? [more inside]
posted by dmd
on Apr 5, 2009 -
8 answers
Yet another accent question, this time Quebecois French. [more inside]
posted by stray
on Mar 27, 2009 -
18 answers
In the CD liner notes for the McGarrigles "French Record," partial translations of the lyrics are printed in English, but not in French. Fully expected to find French lyrics online, came up empty. Can anyone provide a clue?
posted by dorgla
on Mar 5, 2009 -
2 answers
Why does French suck? [more inside]
posted by malapropist
on Feb 18, 2009 -
64 answers
Could anyone check out this site to see if it adheres to fair use laws? [more inside]
posted by fantasticninety
on Feb 10, 2009 -
5 answers
Should I be a french translator/interpeter and how? [more inside]
posted by kenzi23
on Jan 6, 2009 -
6 answers
How do you pronounce "Le coeur a ses raisons, que la raison ne connaît point?" [more inside]
posted by disillusioned
on Nov 19, 2008 -
24 answers
Need recommendations for a quality French-English electronic dictionary. [more inside]
posted by Solon and Thanks
on Nov 9, 2008 -
10 answers
In French, the singular of eye is "oiel" and the plural is "yeux." Are there any nouns in English that have completely different spellings of the singular and plural like this?
posted by Crosius
on Sep 26, 2008 -
27 answers
Urgent business French question! Is "enchantée" appropriate for business use? [more inside]
posted by olinerd
on Sep 16, 2008 -
23 answers
What is this song I heard in my high school French class? [more inside]
posted by chillmost
on Aug 4, 2008 -
4 answers
RSVP means "respondez sil vous plait", but when I respond to an RSVP, is there a French acronym that acts as the "We are responding" counterpart to RSVP?
posted by parmanparman
on Jun 3, 2008 -
17 answers
How can I best learn the French language, grammar, and pronunciation? [more inside]
posted by christopherbdnk
on May 26, 2008 -
16 answers
Where can I go for 2 to 4 weeks this summer to learn French that includes housing? Immersion programs would be perfect. [more inside]
posted by thebrokenmuse
on Mar 26, 2008 -
12 answers
How do I search French ebay effectively for lots of used French childrens clothing? [more inside]
posted by taff
on Dec 18, 2007 -
6 answers
I'm looking for popular books, novels, magazines, comic books...in European French (not Canadian French). I'd also like to be able to easily order/purchase them from home (preferably from places like Amazon.com). [more inside]
posted by iamkimiam
on Dec 4, 2007 -
8 answers
Does anyone have a suggestion for where to go in Montreal to improve my written French?
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posted by mikel
on Nov 1, 2007 -
1 answer
Speaking French Canadian French vs. speaking French French [more inside]
posted by 543DoublePlay
on Oct 22, 2007 -
26 answers
I'm making a list of Cognate words within the Indo-European/Romance Languages and am looking for words to add to it. [more inside]
posted by complience
on Sep 19, 2007 -
13 answers
My wife and I want to spend about 6 months in France learning French intensively. Where should we go to study? [more inside]
posted by rongorongo
on May 24, 2007 -
4 answers
I'm looking for a mac word processor with French language support (spelling and grammar) to replace Microsoft Word 2004. [more inside]
posted by Frankieist
on Mar 2, 2007 -
8 answers
Recommend to me a history of the languages of France. [more inside]
posted by mds35
on Jan 8, 2007 -
5 answers
How do I change my ibook g4's keyboard layout to french? Does anyone know of any specially made stickers for the g4s, or, indeed if I could purchase a replacement keyboard anywhere? It's essential that I use the inbuilt keyboard for this. Thanks.
posted by Hanni
on Dec 9, 2006 -
2 answers
LanguageArts: to the bilingual (or more) people in the hive... [more inside]
posted by seawallrunner
on Sep 5, 2006 -
24 answers
How long would it take a 'proactive' person to pick up a language if living and working in a foreign city? [more inside]
posted by TheOtherGuy
on Aug 12, 2006 -
20 answers
Is there a site out there with sound clips of how place names in France should be pronounced?
posted by gimonca
on Aug 1, 2006 -
6 answers
Where can I safely and productively visit in French-speaking Africa for a few weeks (other French-speaking areas considered)? [more inside]
posted by amtho
on Jun 29, 2006 -
16 answers
I'll be going to France in a little under 2 months, to stay 2 weeks with a family that doesn't speak much English at all, in a relatively small town that doesn't speak much English at all. I'm decently proficient, but not confident, and definitely lacking in the listening/speaking end. I have, however, 9 days coming up where I will have more than enough free time. I won't have an internet connection, but I'll have a laptop I can put stuff on. What is the best use of the next 2 months in terms of preparing for functioning well on the trip? [more inside]
posted by devilsbrigade
on Jun 4, 2006 -
10 answers
I need to switch quickly between French and Greek keyboard layouts/character sets. [more inside]
posted by Oneirokritikos
on Jun 3, 2006 -
7 answers
I have three (linked) questions: According to this page, On the Road was adapted to radio for France Culture. I'd like to get my hands on a recording of this. I looked for a while, but Radio France doesn't seem to provide a way to buy radio shows on disc, and it looks like it was only aired once. [more inside]
posted by devilsbrigade
on Feb 28, 2006 -
3 answers
French language tv on the web? (more inside) [more inside]
posted by carlitos
on Dec 21, 2005 -
4 answers
I'd like to improve my english (french is my mother language). [more inside]
posted by vincentm
on Dec 8, 2005 -
27 answers
What are the best books and/or CDs to help me improve my French? [more inside]
posted by strikhedonia
on Jul 13, 2005 -
15 answers
Should I take a course in Italian, or in French? [more inside]
posted by tepidmonkey
on Apr 21, 2005 -
43 answers
Please explain to a clueless person how genders are decided in French language... [more inside]
posted by fire&wings
on Mar 15, 2005 -
22 answers
I'm interested in acquiring a little comfort with spoken French - passively, by listening to it. I looked through a Podcast archive (and looked through some AskMe threads), and could only find French music. I'm interested in news, stories, interviews -- basically just listening to French people talking. Even stuff intended for children might be good. [more inside]
posted by amtho
on Feb 25, 2005 -
14 answers
Language programs abroad. I'm a university student, I'm Canadian, and I'm wondering if anyone could recommend a good immersive program aboard for studying French or Chinese. I doubt I can be proficient in either in one summer, and I already have a very basic grasp of both. What I'm looking for instead is a chance to go aboard to develop my french or mandarin further. Any suggestions other than commercial programs geared for Business-persons?
posted by phyrewerx
on Nov 17, 2004 -
7 answers
I have been unable to locate a source for French-labeled faucet handles - ones labeled "chaud" and "froid" instead of "hot and "cold". My wife has plans to redecorate one of our bathrooms with a Parisian theme, and this little detail eludes us. More below. [more inside]
posted by sixdifferentways
on Aug 28, 2004 -
11 answers
ForeignLanguageFilter: What tools (if any?) are available on the Internet for translating materials that are not prose into English? Specfically, I need an English translation for a song lyric I have only in French. Neither my pathetic high school slacker French nor the usual suspects are producing anything useful... Any suggestions?
posted by JollyWanker
on Apr 26, 2004 -
9 answers
What's the best way to learn French without taking a class?
posted by adrober
on Feb 29, 2004 -
16 answers