Uploaded March 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago

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Food plays a crucial role in our social lives in France, and it’s very un-French to eat by yourself.

0:00 - Intro
0:45 - Lesson all in French
3:49 - Vocabulary
6:56 - Outro

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I’m sure it’s no secret to you that food plays a huge part in French culture. But that goes way beyond the fact that we’re known for our bread and wine, or some famous dishes. In fact, you could say that food is the cornerstone of our social lives here in France.

In this all-French lesson, I’ll give you an insider look into this unique aspect of French culture, and explain why a French person (like me) would never eat alone. At least, not if it can be avoided!

Take care and stay safe.
😘 from Grenoble, France.

Géraldine