par The French Academy | Août 6, 2024 | General culture
The history of the Olympic Games Read the French transcription The origin of the Olympic Games The Olympic Games began around 3,000 years ago in Greece, at Olympia. These sporting and religious festivities were held every four years and brought together athletes from...
par The French Academy | Juil 3, 2024 | General culture
The Mascots of Paris 2024: the Phryges Read the French transcription Paris 2024 presents the “Phryges”, the official mascots of the Olympic and Paralympic Games. Inspired by the Phrygian cap, these two figures symbolize the spirit of freedom and the rich cultural...
par The French Academy | Juil 3, 2024 | General culture
World Bread Day a French Heritage! Read the French transcription What’s happening on October 16? Answer: World Bread Day! 🍞🥖🍾 This product is so important in the lives of the French that, since 2022, the baguette is now part of UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural...
par The French Academy | Juil 3, 2024 | General culture
Together against Breast Cancer: France at the forefront of research Read the French transcription What’s happening on October 19? Answer: World Breast Cancer Day! 🎗️ The month of October is also called “the pink month” and it is not for nothing: it is World...
