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….
Love you More pillow. I bought that pillow for Jean-Marc. I like to put it out when we have wine tastings. It breaks the ice and lends to the cozy and inviting atmosphere. Get your own Love You More pillow here. Give it to a parent or your sweetheart or your child. Maybe you need one for yourself?
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Bebe beigneur = big chubby toy doll in form of baby
Bebe beigneur = big chubby toy doll in form of baby
Coquelicot – I love the sound of it and the flower too (poppy)!
Coquelicot – I love the sound of it and the flower too (poppy)!
Bonjour Kristin!
Have fun with your Dad and Marsha!
I love the phrase “mon petit chou” and “Ah, la vache”, “Zut alors”
Love the photo of you and your Dad!
Bonjour Kristin!
Have fun with your Dad and Marsha!
I love the phrase “mon petit chou” and “Ah, la vache”, “Zut alors”
Love the photo of you and your Dad!
libellule(dragon fly) – it’s like pouring a word.
libellule(dragon fly) – it’s like pouring a word.
I agree with Kristen mon petit Chou
I agree with Kristen mon petit Chou
I like the ‘mimi’ word that I just learned.
Thanks, Kristen.
I like the ‘mimi’ word that I just learned.
Thanks, Kristen.
Coucou! Also love to say coqueicot, one of the first ever French words I learned from a dear French friend.
Marsha ( je suis aussi une belle-mère )
Coucou! Also love to say coqueicot, one of the first ever French words I learned from a dear French friend.
Marsha ( je suis aussi une belle-mère )
My favourite? ‘Vachement’ as in ‘vachement formidable’. Honestly, how can something be ‘cowly fantastic’ ??
My favourite? ‘Vachement’ as in ‘vachement formidable’. Honestly, how can something be ‘cowly fantastic’ ??
Cacahuete !!
Always made me giggle!
Cacahuete !!
Always made me giggle!
OMG! I can’t believe it’s already on the list. I’m with Lesley-Ann. Vachement may be outdated but I still love it. C’est vachement bien!
OMG! I can’t believe it’s already on the list. I’m with Lesley-Ann. Vachement may be outdated but I still love it. C’est vachement bien!
Pamplemousse – just love the way it sounds.
Pamplemousse – just love the way it sounds.
hippopotame – It’s just fun to say and my students always get a kick out of it.
hippopotame – It’s just fun to say and my students always get a kick out of it.
Kristen, we are arriving to the Dordogne next week & plan “gouter” the harvest in as many markets as we can find. Enjoy your visit with “votre pere”
Kristen, we are arriving to the Dordogne next week & plan “gouter” the harvest in as many markets as we can find. Enjoy your visit with “votre pere”
The first new French word I learned when we moved here (apart from real estate jargon) was the simple le tournesol, which abound in SW France. Saying: La vie est dure sans confiture.
The first new French word I learned when we moved here (apart from real estate jargon) was the simple le tournesol, which abound in SW France. Saying: La vie est dure sans confiture.
La pantoufle! You had it in one of your posts a few years ago. Have a wonderful week with your dad and belle-mère. Amitiés à tous, Cynthia
La pantoufle! You had it in one of your posts a few years ago. Have a wonderful week with your dad and belle-mère. Amitiés à tous, Cynthia
“Plus ça change” is a phrase that I come back to over and over.
“Plus ça change” is a phrase that I come back to over and over.
My favorite French word is…plouc! It fits so many people and situations. It means a rube, a bumpkin
My favorite French word is…plouc! It fits so many people and situations. It means a rube, a bumpkin
Gros bisous perhaps. A father cannot have too many of those! Right on the forehead!
As an aside, I noticed The Resistance Man by Martin Walker listed on your blog under books. I really like this series of books by Martin Walker and highly recommend them.
Gros bisous perhaps. A father cannot have too many of those! Right on the forehead!
As an aside, I noticed The Resistance Man by Martin Walker listed on your blog under books. I really like this series of books by Martin Walker and highly recommend them.
Enjoy precious time with your Dad and Msrsha.
Favorite word: Mamie
Favorite phrase: n’importe quoi
Bon weekend
Ronni
Enjoy precious time with your Dad and Msrsha.
Favorite word: Mamie
Favorite phrase: n’importe quoi
Bon weekend
Ronni
Ditto for “coquelicot”! I love the look and sound of it. And, that the poppy has such a special role in WW1 remembrance.
Ditto for “coquelicot”! I love the look and sound of it. And, that the poppy has such a special role in WW1 remembrance.
When our family lived in the south of France a local friend used to call my 2 year old daughter mon petit ecureuil.
Whenever I see a squirrel I still think of my daughter as a toddler. Mimi, n’est-ce pas?
When our family lived in the south of France a local friend used to call my 2 year old daughter mon petit ecureuil.
Whenever I see a squirrel I still think of my daughter as a toddler. Mimi, n’est-ce pas?
Poubelle is a big favorite for me….meaning trash/garbage can. I love to use it to explain my love of French to friends. It has such a beautiful sound compared to “garbage can”, unless of course you change garbage to gare baghe….
Poubelle is a big favorite for me….meaning trash/garbage can. I love to use it to explain my love of French to friends. It has such a beautiful sound compared to “garbage can”, unless of course you change garbage to gare baghe….
tatillon – picky or fussy
Palpitant(e) – exciting
tatillon – picky or fussy
Palpitant(e) – exciting
As a teacher, I notice how words look, and two of my favorites are oiseau and jouaient, because they have all five vowels! Here’s a fun expression I learned someplace: “La culture est comme la confiture, le moins que l’on en a, le plus que l’on etend.” I love pamplemousse for the sound of it, too.
Happy, mimi weekend everyone!
As a teacher, I notice how words look, and two of my favorites are oiseau and jouaient, because they have all five vowels! Here’s a fun expression I learned someplace: “La culture est comme la confiture, le moins que l’on en a, le plus que l’on etend.” I love pamplemousse for the sound of it, too.
Happy, mimi weekend everyone!
Truc is so useful when you don’t know the real word!
Truc is so useful when you don’t know the real word!