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French stock exchange Do you want to invest in the French stock market? Let this be your guide. I am an investor in both the US and Europe, living in Europe now and former brokers and investment adviser. The purpose of this article is to tell you some of the specifics of French stock market [...]

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I am not a Montreal native but I have spent a great deal of time in Montreal. At one point I was about to move there, even though I am an American citizen from Boston. In Montreal there is a lot to see and do and this all depends on what you go to the [...]

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Did you know there are more books written on the Napoleon and the French revolution than any other period in history? At least this is what my French history professor in college, Alan Williams told me. I think it is because Napoleon Bonaparte was a romantic character and many people to this day route for [...]

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Do you want to know how to swear in French? I personally do not use foul language, so I thought I would put together a list of PG rated words in French.  This word list is nothing really bad, but still you can use them if you are angry or even in bed if you [...]

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Paris and love are synonymous in minds of many. Why is Paris the city of love? I think it has to do with a couple of factors. The purpose of this post is to examine the love in Paris connection and is it true. How did Paris become a Romantic city? It is in the [...]

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The purpose of the post is to give you the days of the week in the French language.  Also a little background on French calendar time and a puzzle at the end I recommend you try. Give me feedback on this, even if you do not get around to it until the weekend. Days of [...]

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This post is a post about a reason why I am so interested in the French language. My interest in the French language at Expo I was four years old when my parents too the family to Expo 67 in Montreal.  It was the worlds fair.  I can remember it like it was yesterday. We [...]

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What is French for good bye A French good bye is similar to other languages. You have formal and informal ways of greeting and saying farewell and bye. The purpose of this post is to give you different ways to say good-bye in French beyond what you already might know.  I will give you some [...]

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Montreal or Quebec to visit Which is better to visit Montreal or Quebec? I am very partial towards one of these cities. I love Montreal. I have often thought of living there. However, this is a very qualified answer. You need to read on to be able to make a more informed choice. My experiences [...]

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Exactly how hard is French to learn Who am I to evaluate the question “is French hard to learn”? Well I studied French for seven years to a university level, and I am an American living in Europe teaching and learning languages. I also write software to help people study languages. The French language is [...]

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