We lived and worked on this organic vineyard in Sainte Cécile-les-Vignes from 2007-2012. (See today's story column for a special memory about that time). Jean-Marc will be in SEATTLE soon, check out the latest stop in his USA wine tour, here. le gazon (gahzoh(n) : lawn, grass, turf Audio File: listen to Jean-Marc pronounce today's French word as well as the list of … Continue reading Le gazon (pelouse) – lawn, grass, turf in French
Recently, while editing photos in Picasa (Google's free photo-editing software), I noticed they offered a newer version. After hitting the update button… I tried out a tool called "effet lomo" (lomo effect?). The result is seen above (I snapped the photo while driving to the dermatos the other day). Which photo editing software do you use? Thanks for sharing your answers here, in the comments … Continue reading contrarier
Another cat picture… because we all need a bit of color and a little fur in wintertime (for those of you experiencing summer, here is a refreshing photo for you, too!) Photo taken in the town of Villedieu. une tribune (tree bewn) 1. platform (for speaker) monter à la tribune = to stand up to speak Never miss a French word or photo: receive … Continue reading une tribune
The melody of flower seeds, in today's story…. Why not forward this edition to a green thumb, or main verte? une semence (seuh mahnce) : seed Audio File: Listen to Jean-Marc: Download MP3 or Wav file En agriculture, une semence est une graine sélectionnée pour être semée. In agriculture, a seed is a grain selected for sowing. –Wikipedia Improve your French now: buy a copy of The Ultimate French Verb … Continue reading semence
On the way to meet Malou and Doreen ("The Dirt Divas"), Jules and I ventured through the town of Valréas. That's Mom… Her smile has returned. bestiole (bes tee ohl) : little creature; insect, bug Example sentence: Elles ne savaient pas quel genre de bestiole c'était. They did not know what type of insect it was. *** I just ordered this book for my mom, Jules. … Continue reading bestiole
As a newbie gardener, I'm wondering about mulch and whether I really need it. The faux flowers in the window above assure me: Nah, not if you want to plant the likes of us! Ah, ok. Thank you very much (and no offense to your charming appearance) but I want real plants. So mulch it is! Read on…. coûter la peau des fesses (koo tay … Continue reading couter la peau des fesses
Hey Bud, you'd make a good future candidate for compost (read on in today's story…)! This beautiful California poppy is growing in the South of France! Malou transplanted it from her garden to mine with the help of Doreen. Thanks, Garden Angels 🙂 remuer (reuh mheu ay) verb : to stir remuer ciel et terre = to move heaven and earthremue-toi un peu = get … Continue reading remuer
A veritable "Lawn Chair". You know you have work to do in the garden… when the grass grows high enough to tickle your lazy butt into gear! Read on. semer (seuh may) verb 1. to sow Audio File: hear Jean-Marc pronounce the French word "semer", along with its conjugation and the example sentence, just below. Download MP3 or Wav file Verb conjugation: je sème, tu sèmes, il/elle sème, … Continue reading semer
"Frozen"… or the "permanent press" cycle in Provence. enfance (on fance) noun, feminine : childhood Expression: vivre une enfance heureuse = to live a happy childhood. Audio file and many more expressions, here. French Christmas Music: "Mon Beau Sapin", "Saint Nuit", "La Marche des Rois", "Petite Ville Bethléem", "Il est né Le Divin Enfant". Order CD here. A Day in a French Life… by Kristin Espinasse An … Continue reading enfance
It's Vagabonde Vendredi – time to stray from our comfortable way. I have been saving this favorite flower from my garden for you. Enjoy! THE GIFT OF GAUL Click here to sign up a friend or family member to French Word-A-Day. It's free & inspiring. aviver (ah-vee-vay) verb : to stir up French verb conjugation: j'avive, tu avives, il avive, nous avivons, vous avivez, ils avivent past participle: avivé Audio File & Example sentence: … Continue reading aviver
