How Do French People Celebrate Thanksgiving? They don’t…

Bonjour mes chers étudiants de français

Cette semaine, nous parlerons de Thanksgiving bien sûr ! Thanksgiving est une fête nord-américaine importante, mais qui reste peu connue en France. Au Québec, Thanksgiving s’appelle “le Jour de l’Action de Grâce”. J’ai écrit deux nouveaux articles sur le sujet : un article avec du vocabulaire et des notes culturelles, et un autre qui utilise ce vocabulaire en contexte dans une histoire en français facile (+ traduction en anglais).

Et que ce passe-t-il pour "Black Friday" en France ? Ça commence, doucement, même si les Français ne doivent rien comprendre à ces soldes... Lisez mon article pour plus d'informations.

Joyeux Jour de L’Action de Grâce !
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This week, we’ll talk about Thanksgiving of course! Thanksgiving is an important North-American holiday, but which isn’t very well-known in France. In Quebec, Thanksgiving is called “le Jour de l’Action de Grâce”. I wrote two new articles on the subject: one with vocabulary and cultural notes, and another one which uses this vocabulary in context within a story in easy French (+ English translation). 

And what happens for "Black Friday" in France? It's starting, slowly, even though French people must be completely puzzled by this sale... Read my article for more info.

Happy Thanksgiving!

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Good luck with your French studies,
Camille Chevalier Karfis

Someone forward you this email? No Sweat! Sign up here to get your own If you're having trouble viewing this email, click here Follow Us How Do French People Celebrate Thanksgiving? They don’t… Bonjour mes chers étudiants de français Cette semaine, nous parlerons de Thanksgiving bien sûr ! Thanksgiving est une fête nord-américaine importante, mais qui reste peu connue en France. Au Québec, Thanksgiving s’appelle “le Jour de l’Action de Grâce”. J’ai écrit deux nouveaux articles sur le sujet : un article avec du vocabulaire et des notes culturelles, et un autre qui utilise ce vocabulaire en contexte dans une histoire en français facile (+ traduction en anglais). Et que ce passe-t-il pour "Black Friday" en France ? Ça commence, doucement, même si les Français ne doivent rien comprendre à ces soldes... Lisez mon article pour plus d'informations. Joyeux Jour de L’Action de Grâce ! ============ This week, we’ll talk about Thanksgiving of course! Thanksgiving is an important North-American holiday, but which isn’t very well-known in France. In Quebec, Thanksgiving is called “le Jour de l’Action de Grâce”. I wrote two new articles on the subject: one with vocabulary and cultural notes, and another one which uses this vocabulary in context within a story in easy French (+ English translation).  And what happens for "Black Friday" in France? It's starting, slowly, even though French people must be completely puzzled by this sale... Read my article for more info. Happy Thanksgiving! I post exclusive mini lessons, tips, pictures and more daily on my Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest pages - so join me there! https://www.facebook.com/frenchtoday https://twitter.com/frenchtoday https://www.pinterest.com/frenchtoday/ Good luck with your French studies, Camille Chevalier Karfis Camille Chevalier-Karfis French Language Expert How Do The French Celebrate Thanksgiving? They Don't...   Thanksgiving is a Northern American tradition which is not at all celebrated in France. Let's study the vocabulary and figure out what the French know READ NOW Repas de Thanksgiving à Québec - Easy French Bilingual Story   Practice your French Thanksgiving vocabulary with this easy French English bilingual story. Camille est invitée par son amie québécoise au repas de... READ NOW How To Thank In French : Merci et les Autres Remerciements   You all know “merci” to say thank you in French. But there are different ways to say thank you in French, as well as different meanings to the word. READ NOW Review: À Moi Paris French Audiobook Method   French Today's "A Moi Paris" audiobook series is designed to teach French, from the ground up, to the English speaking student. READ NOW Featured Articles • Women Rulers: Queens and Empresses of the 18th Century • What Is Verbosity and What's Wrong With It? • Want to study international law? These schools are for you! • 'The Grinch' Didn't Really Steal Christmas! He Saved it. Here's Why • Organic or Free Range? Your Guide To The Thanksgiving Turkey • 5 Ways to Use Video Conferencing in the Classroom • Make Non-Toxic Christmas Tree Food • Make a Color Wheel of 'Magic' Milk Using Science Advertisement About French Language  |  Follow Us You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the French Language newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2015 About.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.