Re the English writing on a very French wall: "I won't be offended by that," I tell my son, on noticing the "Jesus was a Skater, Jesus was a Punk" graffiti (…by the punk and skater artists, who seem to claim Him as their own).. Thank you for the fun, delicious, charming, and quirky "Favorite French Words" that many of you shared in the comments … Continue reading egratignure
Today's photo has nothing to do with le mot du jour — not unless you want it to. Click to enlarge this image (…of one of our testy tournesols, in the front yard).. furax (fyur-aks) adjective : livid, furious, hopping mad synonym: furibard(e) * * * A Day in a French Life… will continue on Wednesday. Meantime, please give us your favorite French word … Continue reading furax
Thé-totaling here at our wine farm. When life gives you empty wine bottles, make thé glacé.. éclaboussement (ay-klah-boos-mahn) noun, masculine : splash (of water, color) Audio File & Example SentenceListen to my daughter, Jackie, pronounce these French words:Download MP3 fileOubliant son jaune éclatant du début mars, le forsythia se couvre en juillet d'un éclaboussement de rouges orangés, de violets épiscopaux et de bleus lumineux. … Continue reading eclaboussement
We met near the WWI memorial. Her family name was engraved into the sad stone tribute. Read on, in today's story column. From French Word-A-Day: don't miss this blog, for nearly 800 posts, words and stories. entrelacer (ontr-lah-say) verb to interlace, intertwine Sound File & Example Sentence Listen to my daughter, Jackie, pronounce these French words:Download Entrelacer On a marché, mon amie et moi, … Continue reading entrelacer
