Update from Kristi + Rester dans les parages = to stick around

One of these tourterelles landed on Smokey's back. You notice so much when you slow down. Today's phrase: rester dans les parages     : to stick around Coucou, Dear Reader, This journal has gone on break. I have many more French words and stories to share with you, so please stick around. I assure you I'm not going anywhere and, apparently, neither are my … Continue reading Update from Kristi + Rester dans les parages = to stick around

From huppes to rapaces–birds in our French garden, les oiseaux dans le sud de la France

Un gabian strutting across the table on our front porch. Read to the end for all the useful French words and expressions. Today's Word: s'envoler    : to fly away, to take flight; to take off, to be blown away Hear Jean-Marc read the following in French and in English.Si tu te sers de la liberté en échange d'autre chose, comme l'oiseau, elle s'envolera. If … Continue reading From huppes to rapaces–birds in our French garden, les oiseaux dans le sud de la France