Mom's wish before she took off this morning (it could be custom fit to speak to any one of us, no matter our hearts desires!). Read to the end and find out. (Photo of Jules admiring the poireaux, or leeks, which went to seed, beautifully.) décoller (day-ko-lay) : to take off, to leave the ground (flight) : to unstick, unglue, blast off … Continue reading To take off, to get off the ground. Can you say this in French?
Our 16-year-old set out, yesterday, on a 24-hr voyage. Alone, she flew from Nice to London, then London to Dallas, and on to Denver. Unsure of what to say to my daughter before she left, I slipped the following poem into her travel bag. Photo taken at the Vieux Port in Marseilles, on break from her internship at a couturier's. "D E S I D … Continue reading Desiderata Poem in French and English: Lifechanging Words
This photo of my maman really makes me smile. The snapshot was taken in the little fishing village of Le Brusc, at Café Le Piadon. "Un Sourire""A Smile" Listen to Jean-Marc read this French poem. Click here Un sourire ne coûte rien et produit beaucoup,A smile does not cost anything but produces so much*, Il enrichit ceux qui* le reçoivent,It enriches the person who receives … Continue reading “Un Sourire” (Bilingual poem that will make you smile 🙂
At beach restaurants like this one–and over at the old port in St. Tropez–everyone is asking for un rosé piscine. When June already feels like August, the "glass of rosé on ice" really hits the spot. But if you're like me, you might prefer "de l'eau gazeuse." To each his own, à chacun son goût! (If you are new to this blog, here is a picture … Continue reading A trend in France this summer + photos of Ramatuelle
Happy, lucky, and healthy and we haven’t even eaten an almond yet! Just goes to show the power of this fuzzy, favorite French fruit. Read on… Mas la Monaque – Rent this beautifully restored 17-century farmhouse. Click here for more pictures. une amande (ah-mahnd) : almond sugared almond = la dragéealmond paste = la frangipanealmond tree = un amandiersweet/bitter almond = amande douce/amèrealmond tartlet = une … Continue reading A food that garantees happiness, luck, health and offspring?
Today is your story. Write on! Tenir tendrement, bercer : to cradle AUDIO FILE: Jean-Marc recorded the example sentence, below, in lively Marseilles. Enjoy! Download MP3 or Wav En regardant bien cette photo, on dirait que les fèves, les artichauts, et compagnie sont en train de tenir tendrement … Continue reading to cradle in French + garden photo
Never stop receiving these words and photos (this one, with flax flowers, taken in the back yard) Today's word reminds me we need a Plan B! Recently I've learned that French Word-A-Day is not delivering to all subscribers. Rather than panic (changing mail carriers), I'll continue sending out these posts via Feedburner. But before we lose each other, please take a moment to connect with me here, via Twitter where … Continue reading en panne
The post highlights the joy of photography through the experiences of Kristin and her friend Cynthia, a seasoned photographer. They embark on a photo outing in France, capturing the beauty of rustic landscapes while discussing photography tips. The narrative weaves in French vocabulary, reflecting their cultural exchanges and shared passion. Continue reading Do The French Have a Term for Passionate Photographer?
A DAY IN A FRENCH LIFE… by Kristin Espinasse When our alarm rang at 5:45 this morning I mumbled “Good night!“ in French. “Bonjour,”Jean-Marc replied. The creaking of our armoire, a wedding gift from 20-years ago, was a splash of cold water to my face and now my mind was percolating away as my husband pulled on his threadbare jeans and searched for a warm enough … Continue reading Jean-Marc Espinasse: The Journey of a French Winemaker
I will never forget watching this American speak to the lost soldiers on the beaches of Normandy. Today we honor those who lost their lives, au champs d'honneur. Memorial Day : jour des soldats morts au champ d'honneur (day of commemoration of soldiers who were killed in action) Audio File: Listen to Jean-Marc read the French definitions, recording today's sound file from his … Continue reading We will never forget
