FÃte des m�res

'Mamie-gâteau', ‘mère courage’ - 12 French expressions about mothers

We share some of our favourite words and phrases about mothers and motherhood

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FÃte des m�res

'Mamie-gâteau', ‘mère courage’ - 12 French expressions about mothers

The real history of Mother’s Day in France

Mother’s Day – How it is celebrated in France

Fête des Mères? It’s a double date (five times over)! | Gillian Harvey

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