collier

Today's story opens in the poetic place known as Colmar, France. Never miss a photo: sign up, here, for French Word-A-Day. Exercises in French Phonics is… " a great book for learning French pronunciation" Order your copy here.   le collier (kohl yay)     : necklace  Listen to the audio file: Download MP3 or Wav Le collier de Nan a été apprécié par tout le monde.Nan's necklace was appreciated by … Continue reading collier

A Lavender wand & Holy Water from Lourdes = an awkward gift exchange with a Frenchman

Lavender Factory is a big term, but then it is often all or nothing around here. Read on in today's story. fuseau (fooh-zo) noun, masculine    spindle, bobbin; time zone, time belt [plural : "fuseaux"] un fuseau de lavande or un fuseau provençal = lavender wand (hand-weaved lavender flowers… see today's story and photo) Also: un fuseau horaire = time zone Hear my son, Max, pronounce … Continue reading A Lavender wand & Holy Water from Lourdes = an awkward gift exchange with a Frenchman