If you’re heading to France and feeling nervous about the language barrier, you’re not alone. The good news? You don’t need to be fluent to have a great trip — just knowing a few key French words and ...

The French government is trying to slay a sacred cow. The Ministry for Higher Education plans to remove some of the legal protection of the French language. Under the so-called “Toubon Law” of 1994 , ...

PARIS — There was a time, not so long ago, when anyone with a proper education spoke French. Diplomacy and business were conducted in French. Knowledge was spread in French. Travelers made their way ...