Category: Lyon

Jackie, Jules, Lyon

Guess Who Moved to Lyon? + A useful computer term in French

One of the vocabulary words in today's story is brise-bise, for these charming half-curtains seen across France TODAY'S WORD: un logiciel     : software A DAY IN A FRENCH LIFE by Kristi Espinasse Good news! Our daughter will be moving to Lyon to begin a 10-month intensive program in Web Design. Since returning from Miami in September of 2021, Jackie's path has been hit … Continue reading Guess Who Moved to Lyon? + A useful computer term in French

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Lyon, Unofficial Terms and Expressions

le soleil liquide

In autumn, when the sky turns gray, all the hidden colors come out to have their say. While strolling with my dear friend Susan, my eyes drank in this vibrant scene, along a cobbled path in Vieux Lyon. The stones in the back wall seem to have caught the colorful fever. Notice how their colors reflect those of the giant balls of light. More color for … Continue reading le soleil liquide

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France City Guide, French Destinations, Lyon

What to Do in Lyon? / Que Faire a Lyon?

This photo was taken in Italy, the model reads Holland… but, for the purposes of today's edition, we're going to try to pass this off as France — specifically Lyon! What to Do in Lyon? Que Faire à Lyon? Bonjour! J'ai trois amies qui souhaitent découvrir Lyon… mais elles ne savent pas quoi faire! Pourriez-vous aider Suzanne, Margaret, et leur "fabulous" maman, Portia, avec des … Continue reading What to Do in Lyon? / Que Faire a Lyon?

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