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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2 people have already said my word, which is coquelicot. My husband has some wonderful photos of the fields of poppies in France.
2 people have already said my word, which is coquelicot. My husband has some wonderful photos of the fields of poppies in France.
I second libellule, always my favourite. My others are French but not really French: le caravansérail ( caravansary: an inn with a central courtyard for travelers in the desert regions of Asia or North Africa) and le farniente (as in le doux farniente – ne rien faire)
I second libellule, always my favourite. My others are French but not really French: le caravansérail ( caravansary: an inn with a central courtyard for travelers in the desert regions of Asia or North Africa) and le farniente (as in le doux farniente – ne rien faire)
Minou, minou, minou… Loved greeting the kitty cats in France.
Brolles-Bois-le-Roi…one of the places I lived as a teenager. Quite a challenge for Americans to properly roll the “r”. Try saying it quickly three times in a row!
Happy week with your dad and Marsha, Kristin!
Minou, minou, minou… Loved greeting the kitty cats in France.
Brolles-Bois-le-Roi…one of the places I lived as a teenager. Quite a challenge for Americans to properly roll the “r”. Try saying it quickly three times in a row!
Happy week with your dad and Marsha, Kristin!
Arc en ciel!= Rainbow
When I lived in France 10 years ago, I said : arc aux colours! And I remember everyone thought that was so funny. So, I’ve never forgotten “arc en ciel”.
Arc en ciel!= Rainbow
When I lived in France 10 years ago, I said : arc aux colours! And I remember everyone thought that was so funny. So, I’ve never forgotten “arc en ciel”.
Bordelique! I worked with a French chef once who called me “bordelique.” I was hoping it had something to do with the elegant city of Bordeaux (you know, like Bordelais) Alas, no. It means “messy,” like a bordello…..I wrote about it here: http://chezbonnefemme.com/french-word-of-the-day-bordelique/
PS: Sorry–I used the title “French Word of the Day” before I ever saw your wonderful site!
Bordelique! I worked with a French chef once who called me “bordelique.” I was hoping it had something to do with the elegant city of Bordeaux (you know, like Bordelais) Alas, no. It means “messy,” like a bordello…..I wrote about it here: http://chezbonnefemme.com/french-word-of-the-day-bordelique/
PS: Sorry–I used the title “French Word of the Day” before I ever saw your wonderful site!
C’est chouette! Probably one of those outdated words. Also my husband (who barely speaks a word of French) likes the phrase “Ce n’est pas grave” which was said to him with a smile by a tiny little grandmotherly woman at a market one day.
C’est chouette! Probably one of those outdated words. Also my husband (who barely speaks a word of French) likes the phrase “Ce n’est pas grave” which was said to him with a smile by a tiny little grandmotherly woman at a market one day.
entre chien and loup – twilight
entre chien and loup – twilight
Paraplouie and pamplemousse just have a wonderful sound. I may have to add a few from your list to my favorites. Please publish them with the phonetics and meanings. I love this.
Paraplouie and pamplemousse just have a wonderful sound. I may have to add a few from your list to my favorites. Please publish them with the phonetics and meanings. I love this.
Not a word but a phrase:
Mon Petit Chou.
Not a word but a phrase:
Mon Petit Chou.
I am new so you may already have “faire dodo”.
also like “boulot” for work.
I am new so you may already have “faire dodo”.
also like “boulot” for work.
I like the phrase C’est normal as a response to a thank you for something nice you have done.
I like the phrase C’est normal as a response to a thank you for something nice you have done.
La crépuscule- a favorite word and time of day!
La crépuscule- a favorite word and time of day!
coquelicot has always been my favorite!
coquelicot has always been my favorite!
Joie de vivre.
Joie de vivre.
This was indeed a popular post..all of my favorites long spoken,..lovely picture of you and your father…have a lovely visit.
This was indeed a popular post..all of my favorites long spoken,..lovely picture of you and your father…have a lovely visit.
le papillon-love picturing a colourful butterfly flying around!
le papillon-love picturing a colourful butterfly flying around!
pamplemousse…love saying that!
pamplemousse…love saying that!
Did anyone say merde? So useful.
Did anyone say merde? So useful.
I can’t pick only one, so here are my favorite three! Grenouille, truffe, and the phrase “mon petit chou”
I can’t pick only one, so here are my favorite three! Grenouille, truffe, and the phrase “mon petit chou”
Great post Kristen. Enjoy your time with your Dad !
I feed blue jays every am (and pm) and I always say “cou-cou & ca va” and practice my French.
They look at me, peck with their beaks — then I throw the peanuts. I have a feeling they don’t care about the French words: just give us the peanuts lady!
Great post Kristen. Enjoy your time with your Dad !
I feed blue jays every am (and pm) and I always say “cou-cou & ca va” and practice my French.
They look at me, peck with their beaks — then I throw the peanuts. I have a feeling they don’t care about the French words: just give us the peanuts lady!
Ouistiti always makes me smile. Have a great time with our dad and Marsha!
Ouistiti always makes me smile. Have a great time with our dad and Marsha!
Oops – meant your dad,
Oops – meant your dad,
The kids always love pamplemousse. “How is that even close to ‘grapefruit’?” they say. 🙂
The kids always love pamplemousse. “How is that even close to ‘grapefruit’?” they say. 🙂
Oh, I forgot a fun one from les BD. Saperlipopette! Watching le DVD… Les aventures de TinTin, you’ll hear it.
Oh, I forgot a fun one from les BD. Saperlipopette! Watching le DVD… Les aventures de TinTin, you’ll hear it.
Une mystere et boule de gomme
A real mystery to figure out.
Une mystere et boule de gomme
A real mystery to figure out.