An old hardware store in Les Arcs-sur-Argens… and another one in today's vignette. c'est moi qui paye (say-mwah-kee-pay)     : it's on me Example Sentence:Non, mais tu rigoles? C'est moi qui paye!Don't be silly. I'm paying for it!  A Day in a French Life… by Kristin Espinasse "I think the translation is 'hardware store'," I say to my dad as we enter our town's … Continue reading To spring for the bill (or how to say “it’s on me” in French)

"Soda Pop". The cliché, above, was an accidental self-portrait taken while focusing on the bigger picture. It will remain a whimsical and wonderful souvenir of my visit with Dad. Note: Pop and I aren't really drinking sodas (and I never call Dad "pop", except to name this photo): that's a can of water in my left hand and a camera in my right. Dad's holding … Continue reading How to say “snapshot” in French + photos from Sanary-sur-Mer

A calanque is an inlet from the sea, ideal for walking your dog, picnics, and snorkeling! être coincé (etruh-kwen-say)     : to be stranded Audio File: listen to Jean-Marc: Download MP3 or Wav Nous avons été coincés deux fois cette semaine: une fois sur la mer et une fois sur la terre.We were stranded twice this week: once at sea and once on land. A Day in … Continue reading How to say “stranded” in French?