French the natural way: Light Up Your French in February!

Coucou les French learners,

As February begins, France celebrates the return of light. Days grow longer, and the air is filled with the promise of spring.

This month is also marked by La Chandeleur, or Candlemas, celebrated on February 2nd. Historically a religious festival,

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French news: Crêpes, Community, and one hour live – Your French Journey Continues!

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Yesterday, I had the pleasure of celebrating La Chandeleur with my family, a cherished French tradition that marks the midpoint between winter and spring. It is the sign of renewal and hope.

In the Christian tradition, Chandeleur commemorates the Presentation of Jesus at the Temple,

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La fête de la Chandeleur en Bretagne

d’après un reportage à la télévision

C’est le deux février. C’est la fête de la Chandeleur. En Bretagne, à Crozon, il y a une famille d’agriculteurs qui vit dans une ferme.

Yvette est la grand-mère. Elle est agricultrice à la retraite. Elle ne travaille plus comme agricultrice.

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French the natural way: find out about la Chandeleur

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Today is one of my favorite day! C’est la Chandeleur ! I love this celebration because it is simple and yet, it is a good excuse to savor crêpes with a glass of cider!

À la Chandeleur,

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French the natural way : dégustons des crêpes !

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As I am writing this newsletter, the dough I prepared to make crêpes is resting in the kitchen. Later today I will heat the pan and start flipping crêpes for my family. Today is la Chandeleur, Candlemass!

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French the natural way: bougez, move!

Coucou les French learners,

L’hiver est presque terminé, winter is almost over…

On Tuesday, we celebrated la Chandeleur, Candlemass which exactly falls 40 days after Christmas. It is the occasion to eat crêpes which look and feel like the sun,

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French the natural way: la Bretagne

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I am back from France where I got to eat delicious food and spend quality time with family!

As you already know, I was in the West of France, in a beautiful region called la Bretagne. Check out my Instagram account to see all the pictures.

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