Saudade. A word overheard on vacation (thank you, Jêrome, and Paola, from Brazil). The term "saudade" isn't French (not yet*)–but a good mot to start with as we get back to school and work (la rentrée) and back on course with our goals, dreams, and visions which so often bring us full circle to our nostalgic beginnings. Thank you for reading this journal and for … Continue reading Saudade – Just what does it mean?
The photo above has nothing to do with the word of the day, but it fits nicely with vacation…. Today's Words: ça tombe bien : it's a good thing, it's good timing, the timing is right A DAY IN A FRENCH LIFE by Kristi Espinasse It was late at night when an alert flashed across the screen of my mobile phone, interrupting my … Continue reading ça tombe bien (a useful phrase) + congé or vacation
10-year-old Smokey is happiest when he is in the presence of his pack, or "sa meute." More on happiness in today's post. (Photo taken from inside my Mom's studio) Today's word: combler => to fill => to fulfill, satisfy => to fill a gap (in one's life) une vie comblée = a fulfilled lifecombler son retard = to make up for … Continue reading Combler: Satisfied or fulfilled in French (and in life)
