Category: Cassis

Cassis, Writing

Laquelle? Choices, Drama, & Everyday Life in France

Colorful buildings along the port of Cassis. Also, below, in the first six lines below, I am trying a new format for the word of the day. How do you like it? Do you have other suggestions for this weekly journal. Thanks for letting me know in the comments box. TODAY'S WORD: Laquelle, Lequel Pronunciation: [la-kell, le-kell]Meaning: Which one?  Example Sentence:Je ne sais pas laquelle … Continue reading Laquelle? Choices, Drama, & Everyday Life in France

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Cassis, Friends, Jean-Marc, Readers

A Hidden Beach in Cassis, Freedom & Laughter = Eclats de rire!

Following Jean-Marc's wine tour… lunch with Elizabeth’s family and friends at a hidden beach in Cassis. Left to right: Katie, Olivia, Victor, Kristi, Lily, Elizabeth, and Jean-Marc.  For today's story, I asked Chatgpt to summarize the English text in one French word. Here's the response I got: "A word in French that summarizes your story could be "Éclat" which means "Radiance" or "Sparkle." It represents … Continue reading A Hidden Beach in Cassis, Freedom & Laughter = Eclats de rire!

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Cassis, Heidi

“Smala” & Family Visit to Cassis, Aix-en-Provence, Marseilles

Kristi Espinasse shares her joyful experiences with her American family visiting Cassis, France, for the first time. Their week has been filled with activities like beach outings, farmers market trips, and cliff diving. They explored several picturesque locations, including Marseille and Aix-en-Provence, while enjoying the cultural differences. A highlight was a family gathering at Vieux Port, where despite language barriers, the reunion was a success. As Kristi reflects on the importance of family time, she embraces the concept of “smala,” meaning big family. She cherishes these moments together, even as she contemplates obligations at home that prevent further travels. Continue reading “Smala” & Family Visit to Cassis, Aix-en-Provence, Marseilles

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Cassis, Food and Drink, Max

Slang in French for “to have a bite to eat” & La Loco (a delicious Italian restaurant in Cassis)

A sympathique place to eat in Cassis. That's Max's pal, Antoine, and a couple of furry customers trying to get into "La Loco"–an Italian Restaurant facing the train station 1.9 miles above the Cassidian Port.FRENCH EXPRESSION: “casser la dalle”     : to have a bite to eat (slang) SOUND FILE: Click the link to hear Jean-Marc pronounce the French words in today's post. Then … Continue reading Slang in French for “to have a bite to eat” & La Loco (a delicious Italian restaurant in Cassis)

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Cassis

Cassis recommendation + Une Tuerie: a popular slang term often used by foodies and bon vivants

Looking for an authentic wine and tapas bar in Cassis, France? Read on!   UNE TUERIE     1. to die for, killer, freakin' delicious the original meaning of tuerie is: a massacre LISTEN – hear Jean-Marc read the example sentence in French click here Cick here to listen to today's word Le gâteau au chocolat de ma maman est une tuerie!My mom's chocolate cake is … Continue reading Cassis recommendation + Une Tuerie: a popular slang term often used by foodies and bon vivants

Kristin Espinasse22 Comments
Cassis, Sports

Why sportsmen don’t shave in France: l’influx nerveux

Ever been to the castle in Cassis, South of France? It overlooks the colorful fishing port and gives tourists one more reason to look up. l'influx nerveux (uhn-floo-ner-veuh)     : nerve or nervous impulse More Audio + Example Sentence by "Frank" from the site Eureka Sport:Listen to Jean-Marc read it here:  Download MP3 or Wav file On entend souvent parler de relation entre barbe et influx … Continue reading Why sportsmen don’t shave in France: l’influx nerveux

Kristin Espinasse54 Comments