I Miss Paris

I would love to go to Paris.  Are you planning on going there soon.  Who knows, perhaps....

What I am currently reading...

Talk to the Snail by Stephen Clarke

(Ten Commandments for Understanding the French)

I confess, I have a bizarre hobby of reading books about France, or more truthfully about Paris.  Why exactly, I'm not really sure.  Perhaps it is because I love the city.  Not necessarily for its people or its places, more for its charm, yes Paris has charmed me and I can't wait to return.
I am just starting out and on the back cover it tells me: 
"The only book you'll need in order to understand what the French really think, how to get on with them and, most importantly, how to get the best out of them."
Interesting statement yes, I'll share my thoughts with you when I have finished.

You will see a lot of books of this theme on my reading list

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The definition of the French word bienvenue is fairly straightforward. It means "welcome". There are some tips and tricks to using it properly.
The most common mistake people make when using the word bienvenue is choosing the masculine ending when the feminine ending is needed.
When there is no verb in the sentence, you must choose the feminine form. This mistake happens frequently on signs welcoming people in various languages; many people just open a dictionary and choose a form. On a sign, since there is usually no verb preceding the welcome message, one would choose the feminine form.

• Masculine form: bienvenu
• Feminine form: bienvenue

Proper use on a sign:

• Bienvenue (Welcome)
• Bienvenue tout la monde (all are welcome)

When bienvenue is used with a verb, it should match the gender of the person(s) to whom you are speaking:

• Soyez le bienvenu.
• Soyez la bienvenue.
• Soyez les bienvenus (or bienvenues if it's an all female group). 

This is why we all love PARIS

Watch and enjoy this comic version of all the things we love about Paris.