A DAY IN A FRENCH LIFE by Kristi Espinasse This week I opened my mailbox to find the latest issue of France Today. Inside was an article I’d written about the Canadair—that cheery red-and-yellow airplane that skims the Mediterranean, scoops up thousands of liters of seawater, then races off to battle wildfires. When I turned in the story a couple of months ago, I remember … Continue reading We are OK, but France is on fire.
Today’s Word: ça m’amuse : I find it amusing Pronunciation: (sa ma-MUZ) Example Sentence:Au lieu de râler, je choisis de voir la situation autrement en me disant : “Ça m’amuse.”Instead of grumbling, I choose to see the situation differently by telling myself, “Ça m’amuse.” A DAY IN A FRENCH LIFE by Kristi Espinasse The day began at 5 a.m. when Jean-Marc slipped quietly out of … Continue reading A French expression that will change your mind
TODAY’S WORD: LE TRAC le trac = stage fright; performance anxiety; the nervous flutter before an important event Example sentence: Avant l’arrivée de mes invités, j’ai toujours le trac.Before my guests arrive, I always get the jitters. A DAY IN A FRENCH LIFE by Kristi Espinasse July brings visitors. I love them, but my nervous system doesn’t. My mind begins to spin imagining every future … Continue reading “Le Trac” and Hosting: Do you know the feeling?
Today’s French Word: le répit (luh ray-PEE) Definition: respite; a welcome pause from the demands of everyday life. Example sentence: Cette promenade au bord de la mer nous a offert un précieux répit. This walk by the sea offered us a precious respite. A DAY IN A FRENCH LIFE by Kristi Espinasse Ever since that first cruise with my dad and sisters two years ago, … Continue reading A Good Rest (I think I want to retire on a cruise ship)
