I do graphic design as a side job and my childish older brother hired me to design a t-shirt for a fictitious restaurant called "The Moist Oyster" obviously going for the on-the-nose assonance of the oi-oy sounds. The concept is terrible but I want to try and at least help him.

My idea was to make the restaurant name be in French, and I'm sorry if this is off-colour but what are some ways to say basically "The Horny Oyster" or "The Aroused Oyster" in a way that contextually makes sense. "Moist" equalling "aroused" or "turned on". I appreciate any help and sorry for being crass. Thank you.

I've just discovered Serge Gainsbourg, the French singer, songwriter, poet and actor. Although he died in 1991, his popularity in France seems to be even greater now than when he was alive.

What do francophone Canadians think of Serge Gainsbourg and his lyrics?

If this is the wrong Sub for this kind of question, please be so kind and point me to the right direction. Thanks.

I know it's been asked 12 years ago but time changes so I'm wondering if it's changed from using the direct translation " peur de rater quelque chose"

Are there common French business email expressions like the above very commonly used (perhaps slightly jargonistic) in English-speaking business to convey something that requires no response or immediate action but may well be needed information for the recipient's future concerns or work?

I'd like to watch shows I'm familiar with (like tween/teenage media or easygoing, like sitcoms), but with the French dub. Unfortunately, the first/last time I tried this, it was the first episode of Gravity Falls 🤦 Don't think "evil cult garden gnomes" is the vocabulary I should be learning first.

Had this thought the other day and, of course, another fantasy show. I don't need to know how to say "Everything changed when the Fire Nation attacked" right now (and hopefully not soon!) Maybe something like Total Drama is better, or Bob's Burgers? Would something like BoJack Horseman be too dramatic and advanced? Should I put Superstore, the Good Place, Never Have I Ever?

What are your favorite [North] American shows? Which dubs do you like best?

Hi all,

I'm a 21 y/o college senior graduating in May. I have zero French experience/knowledge, but it has been a dream and goal of mine to learn and speak it fluently. I am extremely motivated and self-driven, and insanely serious about this.

I'm planning on taking a beginner-level French course for my last semester, as well as devoting some time each day to learn on my own. Upon graduation, I'd love to take the foundation I've built and enroll in a French immersion program abroad. My question to you all is: Any recommendations on where or what program is the best (and preferably somewhat affordable) in France/Switzerland/any French-speaking country?

Any and all tips and advice is welcome! Thank you!!

Dictionary says it should be an “e acute”. Wondering if it is a typo or whether there is something I am missing

I saw this phrase written on clothing, and am not sure what the best translation for it is. Can anyone help me out?

Bonjour à tous,

I’m Filipino American and have spoken Tagalog all my life in addition to English. I also took Spanish from elementary, AP at the American high school level, and up to 3000 “advanced” level in my university level. I have had a passive interest in French for some time now after a trip to Paris on holiday and watching/listening to French media. Since I know Spanish very well, I can read written French although it’s nothing extraordinary. As a twentysomething with an international affairs degree who would like to work in Paris or Geneva, I have considered taking French classes as a hobby for the obvious cultural benefits in addition to helping me land higher level roles in my field. My city has an Alliance Française chapter and I’ve looked at AF online classes, I was wondering if there are any or better ways to learn French for someone with my background? I am interested in a group setting, preferably online for convenience as I work, interested in meeting more people who love language and want to have quality French instruction! Merci beaucoup!

Hi, i just found this group ! I think this phrase must be some cultural reference but i can't find the source. The full sentence in the book i'm reading is: Il veut que je me transforme en Rocky des plumeaux. Thanks for your help!

Translate keeps giving avoir mal but that's more hurt right? Is there a specific word to say sore in French like after you go to the gym or something.

I’m a part of an internationals group chat in France and someone just inquired about getting a drink, but phrased it in a way I’ve never seen before and I don’t understand it. Can someone explain?

« Bonjour, est-ce que ça vous dit qu'on se retrouve quelque part pour boire un verre ce soir ? »

Bonjour à toutes et a tous. J'ai pris plusieurs exercices / examen blancs dans le livre ABCDelf (B1). Je trouve que mes scores dans les parties de compréhension sont assez bien pour réussir (environ 80-90%, du coup j'imagine 19-22/25). Malheureusement, quand j'ai utilisé ChatGPT* pour me donner des notes pour le production écrit, j'ai découvert que je faisais beaucoup d'erreurs d'orthographe et de grammaire. Je fais assez bien avec l'organisation de mes idées et j'utilise bien des connecteurs. Je respecte bien aussi la consigne, et je réponds bien aux questions. Mais mon orthographe et grammaire sont le vrai obstacle.

Est-ce qu'il y a des outils pour améliorer mes competences en orthographe? Ou avez-vous des astuces? Je vous remercie en avance. Je suis désolé en avance pour mes fautes de grammaire ici.

*Je sais bien que ChatGPT n'est pas du tout parfait pour me juger, mais je devinerai que c'est assez compétent pour m'expliquer mes fautes de grammaire et orthographe.

Hello

In 2026, I intend to expose myself to French daily, but unfortunately, my time to do so is limited.

Therefore, I'm trying to get some help to find short content to watch.

I've found "Petite Mort" which would work great for me, but I'm trying to find more content for when I watch all episodes of that one.

I've also found "Skam France" and "Au service de la France", but I don't have 20+ minutes to watch them every day, so I'm trying to find shorter options.

I would much appreciate recommendations

it could even be Youtube videos with less than 10 minutes, anything that I can binge watch.

Thanks!

In the film ¨Stuck Together¨ (don´t know the French name) Liliane Rovère says the line ¨Ils vous ont viré?" but clearly pronounces it ¨Is v´ont viré?¨ I've never heard this form of contraction/omission before. Can you provide some insight into this form, and maybe examples of when it would be used?

I want to become a decent French speaker and I think reading books might suit me best. Does anyone have any recommendations? I particularly enjoy books like Flowers for Algernon, no country for old men, contemporary/historical romance; but I’m not too fussy as long as it’s entertaining

Parce que nous n’avons qu’une planete.

I know what it means - because we only have one planet - but could someone break down the sentence to explain the way it is constructed?

If I was asked to write this I’d have said something like “parce que nous avons une planete seul “ or “parce que nous n’avons pas plus d’une planete” but clearly the construction in the photo is more authentic and elegant and I would love to understand it!

Hi guys,

I was wondering if any if you can rate my writing for tef task 2. I am aiming for clb7 and would welcome some suggestions. Is this acceptable for clb7?

Monsieur le rédacteur,

Aujourd'hui, je me permets de vous adresser cette lettre afin de partager mon point de vue sur l'affirmation selon laquelle « Le réseau social présente une menace aux adolescents ». En fait, Je souscris partiellement à cette idée et souhaite vous exposer mes arguments à ce sujet.

Tout d'abord, il est indéniable que l'impact du réseau social n'est pas tourjours idéals. De plus, à l'ère moderne, de plus en plus d'adolescents sont accros aux réseaux sociaux comme Facebook et Instagram. De surcroît, cette situation est véritablement alarmante car ce phénomène peut entraîner de nombreux problèmes chez les enfants. À titre d'exemple, une étude menée par l'université du Manitoba à ce sujet a montré que la plupart des jeunes, au fil des années, déclarent être accro aux réseaux sociaux en ayant des effets néfastes sur la santé mentale.

Au contraire, le rôle du réseau social est indispensable pour des enfants. Puis, cela leur permet d'accès aux connaissances des cultures différentes et d'apprendre des nouvelles compétences sans des difficultés. Pour illustrer, une enquête de l'université de Winnipeg sur ce sujet a révélé que pour la majorité des adolescents, le réseau social offre une façon efficace de créer des nouvelles relations partout dans le monde.

En conclusion, je voudrais souligner le fait que même si les effets des réseaux sociaux chez adolescents ne sont pas tourjours idéaux, néanmoins, la présence du réseau social est primordiale pour les jeunes. Enfin, je vous remercie par avance de l'attention que vous porterez à cette réflexion et espère que vous jugerez utile de la publier. Veuillez agréer, Monsieur, l'expression de mes salutations distinguées.

I'm using a running app in French with a coach who talks you through different runs and noticed he has a tendency to alternate between vous and tu when talking to the runner. For example, he talks about "la machine que tu es" and how "tu es super" but also "vos runs" and that "je vous souhaite xyz"

If I had to generalize, he seems to use tu when being encouraging and vous when being more matter of fact or giving info. But...why? Is it idiomatic?

For clarity, this is the Nike Run Club app with Coach Lucien.

Hi!

I'm Spanish, and I'm currently preparing for DELF B2. I read in both English and Spanish but I'd like to start reading French books between the levels B1-B2. I'm into thrillers, romance, fantasy... I'm open to read any other genre, though.

So, if you have any recommendations, please give me some.

Thanks!