Month: February 2022

Mr Sacks

Sacoche: How to say “Man Purse” in French + update on Mr. Sacks

Notice the leather satchel on the ground: meet Mr. Sacks, Jean-Marc's lovable sidekick. This picture is from my Instagram where I've been carefully choosing photos & pairing them with interesting French words. Follow me on Instagram for more.  Today's Word: la sacoche (sah-kohsh)     : handbag, saddlebag, purse, bag from the Italian saccoccia, or "little pocket" Audio/Listening: Click the following link to hear Jean-Marc pronounce … Continue reading Sacoche: How to say “Man Purse” in French + update on Mr. Sacks

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Health, Psychology

To chill or relax in French + allergy season in France

Photo of Port des Capucines from my Instagram where I have been posting a daily photo and French word all week. Be sure to hit the follow button on my Instagram for the daily updates.Today's Word: décompresser     : relax, chill, chill out Audio/Listening: Click the following link to hear Jean-Marc pronounce the French words in the following story. Then scroll down to the … Continue reading To chill or relax in French + allergy season in France

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Family Life, Jules

Chapeau bas and Froissé (do you know this emotion in French?) + Ski Lessons from Mom

Wishing you a Joyeuse St. Valentin today, as this journal won't go out on Valentine's Day. In the meantime, please follow me here on Instagram. Merci!Today's Word: chapeau bas     : hats off!, bravo!When we say "chapeau bas!" we recognize the merit or the value of someone Audio/Listening: Click the link below to hear Jean-Marc pronounce the French words in the following story. Then scroll … Continue reading Chapeau bas and Froissé (do you know this emotion in French?) + Ski Lessons from Mom

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Recette / Recipe

La Chandeleur: Candlemas, Santons, Crepes (and a Sobriety update…)

Brushes, paint, and clay figurines at a santon maker's in Marseilles. Read today's story about a few French traditions taking place on February 2nd. And don't miss a very personal update in the post note.Today's Word: la chandelle (shahn-del)      : candle Hear Jean-Marc pronounce the French word for candle in today's proverb: Download Chandelle.wav  Le jeu n'en vaut pas la chandelle.  The game is … Continue reading La Chandeleur: Candlemas, Santons, Crepes (and a Sobriety update…)

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