le mariage civil + noce + the French are softies when it comes to weddings

"The Kiss". Jean-Marc and I celebrated our 19th anniversary with a hike along the sea and a swim at this calanque, in St. Cyr-sur-Mer. la noce (nohce) : wedding, nuptials faire la noce = to live it upla nuit de noce = wedding nightle voyage de noces = honeymoon A Day in a French Life… by Kristin Espinasse Stopping Traffic Memories are like … Continue reading le mariage civil + noce + the French are softies when it comes to weddings

Kristin EspinasseJuly 8, 2013104 Comments

Courtship, mother-in-law

Oreiller (Or how to say “pillow” in French) + My Mother-in-Law teases me about my husband’s past love life

I couldn't find a picture to illustrate today's word (oreiller) so how about a snapshot of a favorite summertime libation? Also a great way to recycle these Domaine Rouge-Bleu wine bottles! oreiller (oh-ray-yay) noun, masculine : pillow prendre conseil de son oreiller = to sleep on it (re decision making)une taie d'oreiller = pillowcaseune bataille d'oreillers = pillow fight les confidences (f) sur … Continue reading Oreiller (Or how to say “pillow” in French) + My Mother-in-Law teases me about my husband’s past love life

Kristin EspinasseJuly 16, 201271 Comments