Our golden retriever, Smokey, and one of his many sticks. In today's story, Jean-Marc searches for the perfect bâton along the sentier to Fontenil, high up in the Southern Alps. Read along and learn a dozen useful French terms including a funny word for perfectionist… Today's Word: le bâton : stick, cane, staff : le bâton de ski = ski pole Sound file: … Continue reading How to say cane (or trekking pole…) + photos from French Alps
Jean-Marc in the early days at Mas des Brun near Bandol Today's Word: une épreuve = a trial, a testSynonyms for the French word épreuve include adversité, malheur (hardship), and even calamité. Now for the cheerful antonyms: bonheur (happiness), réussite (success), joie (joy). Every one of these nouns describes our 10-year stay at two French vineyards. For years Jean-Marc has wanted to tell the story … Continue reading Une épreuve: Do you know the French word?
Diane Covington-Carter’s award-winning book, “Finding Gilbert, A Promise Fulfilled,” takes you on her journey to find the French orphan, Gilbert, who her father tried to adopt during the war in 1944. In this touching and true story, Covington-Carter reminds us that, “in the end, it’s all about who you love and letting them know.” Order the book. Today's word: LA PAIX : peace Click … Continue reading PAIX: Share your thoughts, stories, for Veterans Day
I am much more comfortable writing about my garde-manger than politics. (story of my pantry in the next edition of France Today…) Corrigez-moi si j'ai tortOn this, the day we are to find out who will be the next president of the United States… I'm tempted to call in sick from work (or casually "forget" to post this week) because I am afraid to comment … Continue reading Corrigez-moi si j’ai tort: Correct me if I’m wrong
