24/08/2026
Let’s get back to Admin French Lessons with Natasha’s expertise, our sworn translator.
Starting with the basics, we will get deeper into the September rush:
👉🏻 La rentrée
Not just “back to school” — it’s the whole country restarting at once: work, politics, culture, everything. Late August/early September is basically a national reset button.
👉🏻 Le blues de la rentrée
That specific post-holiday slump everyone talks about openly here — unlike English speakers, the French have a name for it and complain about it freely.
👉🏻 Se remettre dans le bain
Literally “getting back in the bath” = easing back into the swing of things. Use it for work, routines, anything.
👉🏻 La rentrée scolaire
- la liste de fournitures (supply list)
- le cartable (school bag)
- la cantine (canteen)
*Pro tip: supply lists get posted outside schools in July — don’t wait until September.*
👉🏻 La rentrée littéraire
Hundreds of new novels hit shelves in September. It’s a genuine cultural event — bookshops go all out. Worth knowing if small talk turns to books.
👉🏻 Les bonnes résolutions de septembre
Forget New Year’s — September is when French people actually recommit to gym memberships, hobbies, diets. More “real” than January 1st.
Ça sent la rentrée for you too? 🤓💼
