TODAY’S WORD: LA BONBONNE pronounced “bohn-BON” Une bonbonne is a large, rounded glass bottle used for storing or transporting wine and other liquids; a demijohn or carboy. It is also known as une dame-jeanne, a name derived from the older Occitan damajano, possibly tracing back to Damghan, a Persian city once renowned for its glassmaking. The charming story that it was named after Queen Jeanne … Continue reading A Baby, A Bottle, and a Secret to a Happy Marriage

TODAY’S WORD: la rentrée : the return to school, work, and everyday life after the summer holidays PRONUNCIATION: lah rahn-TRAY EXAMPLE SENTENCE: La rentrée des classes est arrivée.The new school year has begun. LA RENTRÉE DES CLASSES by Jacqueline Espinasse  For some odd reason, the month of September has always felt like new beginnings. Back when I was a little girl, it was the start of … Continue reading La Rentrée: It’s not just for kids!