Rebelote. Another burglar? When the sonnette rings after dark and you are all alone….

Eight Months in Provence, A Junior Year Abroad, 30 Years LateFor thirty years, Diane Covington-Carter dreamed of living in France and immersing herself in the country and language that spoke to her heart and soul. At age fifty, when she set off to fulfill that yearning, she learned that a long-cherished dream can become even more powerful from the waiting. Order the book. Today's Word: … Continue reading Rebelote. Another burglar? When the sonnette rings after dark and you are all alone….

avoir des oursins dans les poches

A sea urchin, or oursin, is very prickly. You wouldn't want to step on one while wading out to sea! Today's popular French expression has a funny take on these underwater creatures… avoir des oursins dans les poches     : to be stingy ("to have sea urchins in one's pockets") A Day in a French Life… by Kristin Espinasse The other day, while allowing … Continue reading avoir des oursins dans les poches