TODAY’S WORD: petite virée PRONUNCIATION: [puh-teet vee-ray] DEFINITION: A short, casual trip or outing, often for pleasure or adventure. Typically used to describe a spontaneous or relaxed excursion. A DAY IN A FRENCH LIFE by Kristi Espinasse Before my family flew back to the States, while the house still buzzed with activity, Jean-Marc and I slipped away for an overnight escapade. My husband’s 58th birthday … Continue reading La Petite Virée: A Romantic Getaway in Saint Mandrier-sur-Mer