The sign near the beach reads "SOS Lost Jewelry in the water." Here in La Ciotat, there's another place where people lose things… and it also has to do with water! Learn a handy expression in today's vocabulary-packed story! Today's word: sur-le-champ       ​: at once, immediately, right away Audio: listen to Jean-Marc read the following definition: Une riposte c'est une réponse vive, instantanée, faite … Continue reading A funny French expression to help you respond “sur-le-champ”

Given Mothers Day is celebrated on different dates across the globe, I will take this moment to wish all caregivers a Joyeuse Fête! Photo: the tidy side of our garden. We'll talk about the weeds–and a mother's needs–in the following story. Today's Word: Langue de belle-mère (f)     : party blower  literal translation: "mother-in-law's tongue" (photo below)  Audio file: Click here and listen to … Continue reading Two celebrations + Langue de belle-mère (a funny word for a certain party favor)

Photo of our dear golden, Smokey Today's Word: respirer     : to breathe, inhale Click here to listen to the French quote below:Respirer Paris, cela conserve l'âme. Breathe in, Paris, it conserves the soul. –Victor Hugo A DAY IN A FRENCH LIFE by Kristi Espinasse ​While preparing a plateau de fromages for today's lunch, I was surprised to see the refrigerated cheese now wore … Continue reading Cheese needs to breathe and so do we