EPISODE · Sep 11, 2021 · 6 MIN
Labor Day in France or...May Day!
from French Please · host French Please
Today is a cultural break in our "learn a useful phrase today" podcast. Why do people give each other May Bell bouquets on May 1 in France? Charming but different, and why is it Labor Day that day? Find out all the historical details here. French Please gives you expressions you can use every day to add FRENCH to your day, easily, fuss-free and in joy! We base it all on one simple principle: A request that elicits a response. What is language for if not for getting done what needs to be done, the way you want it done, and with love...ma belle! French from today: La Fête du Travail/Labor Day Bonne chance!/Good luck! Bonne fête!/Happy Holiday! Would you like your lessons all laid out, stress-free for you, audio, written and all? Learn more about French with Kids and French at Home: a Conversation below: French at Home: a Conversation (be ready for your next trip, practice now, together, never with a screen.): French with Kids: Bring the joy of French into your family's day the fun, quick and easy way (screen-free). Don't miss another episode, video, blog post or special offer on French Please. Sign up for our newsletter here. Feedback? Requests? We would love to hear from you! Send letters here: [email protected]
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Today is a cultural break in our "learn a useful phrase today" podcast. Why do people give each other May Bell bouquets on May 1 in France? Charming but different, and why is it Labor Day that day? Find out all the historical details here. French Please gives you expressions you can use every day to add FRENCH to your day, easily, fuss-free and in joy! We base it all on one simple principle: A request that elicits a response. What is language for if not for getting done what needs to be done, the way you want it done, and with love...ma belle! French from today: La Fête du Travail/Labor Day Bonne chance!/Good luck! Bonne fête!/Happy Holiday! Would you like your lessons all laid out, stress-free for you, audio, written and all? Learn more about French with Kids and French at Home: a Conversation below: French at Home: a Conversation (be ready for your next trip, practice now, together, never with a screen.): French with Kids: Bring the joy of French into your family's day the fun, quick and easy way (screen-free). Don't miss another episode, video, blog post or special offer on French Please. Sign up for our newsletter here. Feedback? Requests? We would love to hear from you! Send letters here: [email protected]
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Labor Day in France or...May Day!
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