Last winetasting in September is on the 28th at 5pm. We would love to see you so don't be shy–nobody here bites! Email jm.espinasse@gmail.com to reserve your seat on the front patio.
mimi (me-me)
: cute, sweet, nice pretty
–from the word mignon. Mimi, in casual talk, means "kiss" (un mimi sur la joue = a kiss on the cheek). And in childspeak mimi means chat. (See a whole list of babytalk here)
trop mimi = too cute
c'est mimi = so sweet (or nice or pretty or adorable)
fais-moi un mimi = give me a kiss
FAVORITE FRENCH WORDS!
Today I need your help. I'd like to spend time with my Dad and Marsha, who've just arrived. So I need you to share the word of the day. Let's make that our favorite word of the day. What word or phrase comes to mind when you think of a delightful French term? What French word makes you smile? To share a favorite French word, click here.
Aw, c'est mimi! A sweet moment with my father. Going to enjoy every minute of his visit. Spending time with Dad and my lovely belle-mère, Marsha, will be a mini-vacation. See you sometime next week….
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C’est a moi – it’s me or mine
Mimi is interesting for me My Aunt was known by this name ever since my brother as a toddler said after a visit from her, “Where’s Mimi gone ?” My parents had no idea from where he got this at the age of about 3!!
C’est a moi – it’s me or mine
Mimi is interesting for me My Aunt was known by this name ever since my brother as a toddler said after a visit from her, “Where’s Mimi gone ?” My parents had no idea from where he got this at the age of about 3!!
I’m wondering where Suzanne got “mystere et boule de gomme.” I hear it throughout the “French in Action” Series, but never knew what Marie-Laure was talking about. Does it come from an ad or a TV show or is it a real expression? Joan L.
I’m wondering where Suzanne got “mystere et boule de gomme.” I hear it throughout the “French in Action” Series, but never knew what Marie-Laure was talking about. Does it come from an ad or a TV show or is it a real expression? Joan L.
Raison d’etre and bonne vie- I use them all the time, probably in all the wrong places, but I love ’em. Enjoy your visit with your dad & belle-mere!
Raison d’etre and bonne vie- I use them all the time, probably in all the wrong places, but I love ’em. Enjoy your visit with your dad & belle-mere!
Je suis flagada ra pla pla. Colloquial for ‘I feel knackered’ – and I do, so good night. Emma Brady
Je suis flagada ra pla pla. Colloquial for ‘I feel knackered’ – and I do, so good night. Emma Brady
Ouistiti…….i use it here when taking photos too just like in France. It does make everyone sourire!!!!
Ouistiti…….i use it here when taking photos too just like in France. It does make everyone sourire!!!!
Hope you had a great day with your family! Petit bijou! What was it au pif? Mon petit – which i say to my little dog. I am not a very good student. Cafe au l’ait, croissant, Provence, Aix Paris, Normandy, Monet, Fauves, Chèvre etc.
Hope you had a great day with your family! Petit bijou! What was it au pif? Mon petit – which i say to my little dog. I am not a very good student. Cafe au l’ait, croissant, Provence, Aix Paris, Normandy, Monet, Fauves, Chèvre etc.
J’en ai 3. J’en ai marre
Je donne ma langue au chat
mi coton mi laine (half way) usually in the negative pas mi coton mi laine;
in British ” not just half “way).
J’en ai 3. J’en ai marre
Je donne ma langue au chat
mi coton mi laine (half way) usually in the negative pas mi coton mi laine;
in British ” not just half “way).
So many of my favorites are already on the list. French sounds so wonderful that one of my former students said “English is like printing. French is like writing in cursive!” I know it’s in English, but I still decided to post it on my classroom wall. In our digital world, it seems to sum it up for me.
So many of my favorites are already on the list. French sounds so wonderful that one of my former students said “English is like printing. French is like writing in cursive!” I know it’s in English, but I still decided to post it on my classroom wall. In our digital world, it seems to sum it up for me.
I agree with Annette – I like poubelle.
Also like fait accompli and ruse de guerre. Just like the way they sound!
As always, enjoyed your post and the wonderful pictures. Hope you are having a great visit with your family.
Robin
I agree with Annette – I like poubelle.
Also like fait accompli and ruse de guerre. Just like the way they sound!
As always, enjoyed your post and the wonderful pictures. Hope you are having a great visit with your family.
Robin
Several expressions come to mind:
J’en ai ras le bol! (used it a lot when I was working in Paris)
Mince alors! (one of my Grandfather’s favorites)
une larme (used when asked if you would like more of a beverage)
belle-soeur (also belle-mere because they’re so opposite of their English counterparts which seem to often have a negative vibe; my sister-in-law loves this expression – it always makes her smile)
Several expressions come to mind:
J’en ai ras le bol! (used it a lot when I was working in Paris)
Mince alors! (one of my Grandfather’s favorites)
une larme (used when asked if you would like more of a beverage)
belle-soeur (also belle-mere because they’re so opposite of their English counterparts which seem to often have a negative vibe; my sister-in-law loves this expression – it always makes her smile)
chuchoter– a perfect onomatapeia
chuchoter– a perfect onomatapeia
lecher les vitrines- literally”window licking” –window shopping
lecher les vitrines- literally”window licking” –window shopping
J’aime bien le mot mistinquette.yes,I love the sound of it! There are so many …..
J’aime bien le mot mistinquette.yes,I love the sound of it! There are so many …..
“Pois chiches” – I have always loved the sound and saying it aloud!
“Pois chiches” – I have always loved the sound and saying it aloud!
J’aime le mot “rigoleuse” – makes me giggle to hear it. Annie Gray
J’aime le mot “rigoleuse” – makes me giggle to hear it. Annie Gray
All her American grandchildren called my French husband’s mother “Mimi” at her request. She didn’t like any of the traditional “mamie” names. It suited her to a T. Other French cousins called their grandmother “Minette”. All from Provence. Chouette!
All her American grandchildren called my French husband’s mother “Mimi” at her request. She didn’t like any of the traditional “mamie” names. It suited her to a T. Other French cousins called their grandmother “Minette”. All from Provence. Chouette!
Bisous!
Bisous!
I learned to pronounce the French U and R saying “urlu-burlu”.
I learned to pronounce the French U and R saying “urlu-burlu”.
I love so many of these wonderful words – I think I need to make a little dictionary! One word I still love is ‘aubergine’ – I love the way it sounds, the color and even the taste that it can invoke!
I love so many of these wonderful words – I think I need to make a little dictionary! One word I still love is ‘aubergine’ – I love the way it sounds, the color and even the taste that it can invoke!
What about la falaise – means the cliff – sounds so much nicer than the English version.
What about la falaise – means the cliff – sounds so much nicer than the English version.
Hi! This is more a “life in general” comment. I bragged about your French blog today.
Before I reveal the blogger, I could use your help. She said she would cook dinner for anyone who could conjugate “chiffonade”. Please help! She is a great vegan cook!
Thanks!
Hi! This is more a “life in general” comment. I bragged about your French blog today.
Before I reveal the blogger, I could use your help. She said she would cook dinner for anyone who could conjugate “chiffonade”. Please help! She is a great vegan cook!
Thanks!