Month: October 2021

Jackie

A Strange Coincidence, “soul-daughter”, and wonderment in French

Pictured: Jean-Marc, who does the sound files for this journal, and our daughter, Jackie, whom today's story is about ♥ (here, she is making "The Lady B" one of the drinks she mixed for Baccarat). Today's Word: émerveillement    : wonderment, amazement Audio/Listening: Click the link below to hear all the French words in the following story. Then scroll down to the vocabulary list to … Continue reading A Strange Coincidence, “soul-daughter”, and wonderment in French

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Hens/Les Poules

“Regretfully” in French + to spin out of control + One of us moves out…

Which family member moved to the historic grounds of La Bastide Marin? Read on, in today's chronique and learn a dozen more useful French terms. Today's Word: à contrecoeur (or contre-coeur)     : regretfully, reluctantly, grudgingly Audio/Listening: Click the link below to hear today's word + a dozen more vocabulary words. Next, scroll down to the vocabulary list to check your comprehension. Click here … Continue reading “Regretfully” in French + to spin out of control + One of us moves out…

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Uncategorized

Donation via bank transfer

A bank transfer via Zelle is the best way to send your donation as there are no transaction fees. Most online banks in the USA contain the Zelle® money transfer tab. Search for Zelle®, then use these simple steps:   1. For the recipient info, please use my Bank of America email ID: Kristin.Espinasse@gmail.com Include your email address so I may thank you personally. 2. Or … Continue reading Donation via bank transfer

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French Expressions, Le Vin Sobre wine shop, Readers

Name your favorite drink + What does the French “bredouille” mean in English? (Hint: it doesn’t mean ‘tipsy’)

If you were to visit Jean-Marc's wine shop, what would you buy? Tell us your favorite wine, drink, or boisson in the comments section. It could make for a lively thread! Today's Word: bredouille     : empty-handed, unsuccessful Audio/Listening: Click the link below to hear today's word + a dozen more vocabulary words. Next, scroll down to the vocabulary list to check your comprehension. Sound File, … Continue reading Name your favorite drink + What does the French “bredouille” mean in English? (Hint: it doesn’t mean ‘tipsy’)

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Family Life, Le Vin Sobre wine shop

“Conciliabule” or how to say Pow Wow in French + Family dynamics: living with adult kids and Grandma

A new window, or "vitrine", at Jean-Marc's wine shop. It depicts the local coastline, including Cassis! Zut! There's a blooper, une gaffe, at the end of today's sound file. Listen for Jean-Marc, who tells me I've made two mistakes. Hear all the French vocabulary in today's story when you click on the link, below: Audio file, click here Conciliabule(kohn-see-lya-bewl): conventicle Conciliabule–what a cool word in … Continue reading “Conciliabule” or how to say Pow Wow in French + Family dynamics: living with adult kids and Grandma

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