French Forum

French music has lots of cultural influences from Francophone countries. For example, music such as rai for Algeria or Kompa from Haiti has affected French music, creating a rich and diverse music culture.

I believe that French music is rich and diverse with different genres of music that are known worldwide. For example, Zouk is a musical movement pioneered by the French Antillean band 'Kassav' in the early 1980s. It was originally characterized by a fast tempo, a percussion-driven rhythm and a loud horn section. However, compared to the original Zouk, Zouk love is slower and more dramatic. The dance takes its slow and smooth rhythm from the cadence. The following are Antillean artist that I listen to on a regular basis: Stony, Kim, Princess lover ,N'jie, Jocelyne Labylle, Zouk Machine.

C’est une place autour de centre-ville qui remont a moyen age (middle ages). Une place d’histoire/ de le passe. Il avait une mauvaise reputation au 19 siecle (19th century). Ce qui est bien est que il y a beaucoup de logements et l'territoire est connu pour les gens qui se revoltent contre la pauvrete, la racisme et le mepris. Pour cette raison, le place peut etre percu comme vraiment creative dans son apparence.

The original meaning of une banlieue is a suburb, or a residential area outside the city. However, this word has developed rough connotations and negative stereotypes, despite the fact that banlieues are often positive communities of people.

Salut! My top tips for French A level would probably be to learn the vocabulary before every lesson and continuously refresh your memory after that, as it will form the foundation of the course. As well as this, ensure you complete your FLA Assistant, Isabelle's, questions to a high standard because not only do they help you to apply the vocabulary and ideas you have discussed in lesson, to give you a greater understanding, they also make up for a large portion of your speaking exam.

coucou, remember to prepare your speaking answers and perfect them with Isabelle, it's super difficult to come up with answers on the spot xx

Bonjour! I would recommend that you revise as you go throughout both year 12 and year 13, so by the time your final exams come, you will have revision materials ready and be more familiar with the content. Also, if you have any French speaking friends or family, use them to your advantage and practice some general conversation with them. Bonne chance :)

Hello, my top tip is to revise regularly and practice as much as possible. Try to learn key structures and language but don't overload yourselves with work and go to FLA sessions

Salut!make sure that you read over your notes frequently so that you are constantly practising. I recommend to speak out loud when you try to revise your notes that's what works best for me. Au revoir!

The Fête de la musique was first celebrated on the 21st of June 1982, in Paris, and was created by Jack Lang the french Minister of Culture at the time. It is now celebrated in 120 countries and 700 cities around the world, including Greece, Russia, Mexico and the UK, etc.

La fête de la musique est un festival qui a lieu 21 juin, c'est vraiment important en France et d'habitude il y a des concerts dans toutes les villes où à la radio (pour toute la journée et toute la nuit). C'est un fête internationale célébrée dans plus de 120 pays.

La Fete de la Musique is a festival which takes place on the 21st of June every year, as this is the summer solstice, or the longest day of the year. To celebrate the festival, people are encouraged to play instruments or sing outside, and celebrate the joys of music making.