Sacrée Lili: OneTough Cat With a Tender Role

TODAY’S WORD: sacré(e): (adjective) — sacred, but also used ironically or affectionately as “darn,” “dear,” or even “that rascal of a…” PRONUNCIATION: [sah-cray] EXAMPLE SENTENCE:Sacrée Lili! Elle râlait toujours, mais elle nous faisait sourire.Dear old Lili! She was always grumbling, but she made us smile. NOTE: You’ll often hear the French say sacré followed by someone’s name, like sacré Jean-Marc, as my mother-in-law used to … Continue reading Sacrée Lili: OneTough Cat With a Tender Role

What is “miaulement”? + a new Paris tip on what to see in the city!

Thank you for the generous "welcome back" following Wednesday's post. I am touched to the core–or coeur–by your encouraging words and warm reception! These flowers are for you, en vous remerciant! Picture taken in Ile Saint Louis, Paris. le miaulement       : miaowing (or le cri du chat) Audio File: listen to Jean-Marc pronounce today's word: Download MP3 or Wav file Depuis le couloir, j'ai entendu … Continue reading What is “miaulement”? + a new Paris tip on what to see in the city!