FrenchSemaine du 2 novembre 2026
La Gazette
This week in the French world
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Découverte culturelle · Cultural discovery
11 novembre — Le jour de l'Armistice
France marks the end of the First World War with ceremonies at the Arc de Triomphe and in every village.
Expression · Phrase
« Je croise les doigts pour toi. »
I'm crossing my fingers for you — perfect before a batchmate's exam.
Économie · Business insight
Le Beaujolais nouveau
Released the third Thursday of November — a masterclass in turning a wine into a global event.
Musique · Music
Écoute : Zaz — Je veux
Joyful, jazzy and full of je veux / je ne veux pas — great for practising negation.
Littérature · Literature
Le Prix Goncourt
France's most prestigious literary prize is announced each November at the restaurant Drouant.
Vie pratique · Practical life
La rentrée administrative
Autumn is when the French tackle their paperwork. Learn the word: une démarche.