A DAY IN A FRENCH LIFE Our house was especially quiet the morning of our wedding anniversary, with only the sound of a critter shuffling around in the attic and the pepper tree branches swaying in the breeze. Outside, the wind was picking up, carrying with it the chill of fall. I was about to mention the mouse when, “Happy 31st!” Jean-Marc said before hurrying … Continue reading From La Ciotat to Cape Cod — A Beach Story (with Cake!)
TODAY’S WORD: survivre : to survivePRONUNCIATION: [sur-VEEV-r] EXAMPLE: « J’essaie de survivre à New York. » — I’m trying to survive in New York. How to Be Street-Smart in an Expensive Cityby Jacqueline Espinasse I knew about inflation. I knew prices were higher in big cities. But nothing prepared me for a $12 block of Greek feta cheese. At this moment in my 28-year-old life, that teeny-weeny square of dairy whispered, “You’d better hustle here…” … Continue reading Survivre: Think Like a European, Love Like a Mom
A warm welcome back to those who lost touch last spring, when this blog moved homes. On Monday I sent out a note through my old mailing list, and over a thousand of you found your way back here today—what a joy! To catch you up: my daughter has moved to New York, where she has begun a few new jobs… including writing her weekly … Continue reading Settling In: A Franco-American in New York
🇫🇷 MORE FREQUENT FRENCHI started a WhatsApp channel 💚 for French Word-A-Day and would love for you to join! There you’ll receive daily updates on French language, culture, and life in France, as well as a heads-up for any new stories here at the blog. 👉 Join the French Word-A-Day Channel on WhatsApp 🔔 Once you’re in, don’t forget to tap the bell to turn on notifications (or you may … Continue reading From Storms to Fresh Air: A Mother-Daughter Dispatch
