Month: January 2024

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Congé: A word for when you take a break from work/business

Vroom! A zippy reminder this blog is on congé, or break. See you in two weeks. Enjoy a few cartes postales from La Ciotat until this Ciotadenne returns…. REMERCIEMENTS/ACKNOWLEDGMENTSMany thanks to the following readers who recently sent in a blog donation during my congé. Your support means a lot! Julie S.Karen F. Betty M.Janice H. Glad to do it. I love your site. Keep it up, please. … Continue reading Congé: A word for when you take a break from work/business

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Celebrations, Jackie, Milestones

Bien Joué! Why Jackie is leaving Lyon

Today, find out why my daughter was at the hairdresser's when she should've been on her way to FINAL EXAMS!  Note: After today's post this journal will go on break thru February 8th. TODAY'S WORD: BIEN JOUÉ     : well done!, good job!, way to go!    : well played A DAY IN A FRENCH LIFE by Kristi Espinasse I really want to learn … Continue reading Bien Joué! Why Jackie is leaving Lyon

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Kindness of strangers, Ricci

S’Enfuir: To Flee in French: Startled or spooked, our new dog ran away in a panic

S'il vous plaît:To ensure delivery of this weekly letter from France, click here to mark your subscription as active. Thank you! Glad to have you aboard! YOU'RE IN! For those who receive my newsletter and have just clicked the verification link–you're in! Your subscription is taken into account as "active". Thank you. TODAY’S WORD: S’ENFUIR  : to flee A DAY IN A FRENCH LIFE by … Continue reading S’Enfuir: To Flee in French: Startled or spooked, our new dog ran away in a panic

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Characters

Bonne et Heureuse Année: the language of a new year

With Ricci, New Year's Day 2024. I love her from her nose down to her sweet toes! In today's story, a kindness from strangers gets the new year off to a meaningful start. TODAY'S WORD: Bonne et heureuse année     : Good and happy year A DAY IN A FRENCH LIFE by Kristi Espinasse ”L’Abreuvoir — The Little Water Trough” “Bonne Année! Meilleurs Voeux! … Continue reading Bonne et Heureuse Année: the language of a new year

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