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Who is Marianne? Was she a real person? What does she represent? This video answers these questions and more, explaining Marianne’s origins, how she came to symbolise the French Republic and how she has transformed over time to reflect a changing France. A fun and fact-filled video, perfect for introducing key aspects of French culture to beginner language learners. Show Less

Who made the first croissant? How did it make its way to France? What do you need to make your own croissant au beurre fait maison? This video answers these questions and more, tracing the history of the croissant and providing an easy recipe to try at home. A fun and fact-filled video, perfect for introducing key aspects of French culture to beginner language learners. Show Less

What’s the difference between ‘tu’ and ‘vous’? How can you tell which one to use? What should you say to avoid offending someone? This video answers these questions and more, explaining the history of ‘tu’ and ‘vous’ and the best option to use in different modern contexts. A fun and fact-filled video, perfect for introducing key aspects of French culture to beginner language learners. Show Less