After a bullish year bolstered by local blockbusters, the 2025 French box office dropped by 13.6% to 156.79 million admissions, according to the National Film Board (CNC) and Comscore reports. Based on the average ticket price of €7.

Since its start, the New Orleans Foundation for Francophone Cultures has been bringing French back to the French Quarter. This month, the couple behind the nonprofit, known as Nous, celebrated a newly renovated space in that historic district. With a Champagne toast, of course.

Brigitte Bardot, whose later years were marked by animal rights campaigns and far-right political sympathies, has died at the age of 91.

French cooking is known for its elegance and precision, but it's built on simple, foundational techniques that any home cook can learn. These techniques—whether sautéing vegetables, whisking a vinaigrette, or creating a sauce from the browned bits in a pan—aren't just for restaurant kitchens.

How can the French eat a high-fat diet, yet face lower than expected rates of heart disease? This question has puzzled scientists for decades. Some people have thought that wine is such a beneficial drink that it can undo the damage of a rich diet.

French ministers have reported to prosecutors sexually explicit content generated by Elon Musk's xAI artificial intelligence chatbot Grok on the X platform, saying in a statement on Friday the "sexual and sexist" content was "manifestly illegal".

A petition for a national homage to Brigitte Bardot - who died on Sunday - attracts more than 23,000 signatures.

French Bulldogs are among the most popular companion dog breeds in the United States, recognized for their compact build, expressive personalities, and affectionate temperament. While Frenchies are well suited for urban living and close family environments,