La Renaissance Française, a century-old institution, honored Kristin Espinasse with La Médaille d’Or des Valeurs Francophones. After delays due to a pandemic, a heartfelt ceremony in Paris celebrated her contributions to French culture. The event underscored the importance of language and cultural exchange, and Espinasse’s journey was warmly acknowledged. Continue reading La Renaissance Française: A Legacy of Cultural Exchange
Le Bon Temps ("The Good Times")—the name of this local brasserie captures the spirit of why my son loves La Ciotat so much. Now, he's committing to a new home and a new chapter. In today's story, read about this exciting milestone. Below: a dreamy night view from Max and Ana's apartment. TODAY'S WORD: La Crémaillère : housewarming party; housewarming PRONUNCIATION: [kray-myeh-air] EXAMPLE SENTENCE:"Ce n’était … Continue reading The First Turn of the Key, A Housewarming, and France’s Quirky Floor Numbers
Today, find out why my daughter was at the hairdresser's when she should've been on her way to FINAL EXAMS! Note: After today's post this journal will go on break thru February 8th. TODAY'S WORD: BIEN JOUÉ : well done!, good job!, way to go! : well played A DAY IN A FRENCH LIFE by Kristi Espinasse I really want to learn … Continue reading Bien Joué! Why Jackie is leaving Lyon
The wind and sea in Marseilles…. French Quote: Les larmes sont les pétales du coeur. –Paul EluardTears are the heart’s petals. Audio File: Reread the above quote, then listen to it here: Download MP3 or Wav file A Day in a French Life… by Kristin Espinasse Coming Home Standing before the great iron gates of the American consulate in Marseilles, I was surprised by a barrage of … Continue reading Homesickness strikes during passport renewal at the American Consulate in France
Shakespeare and Company: an historic expat bookstore in Paris. Still soaring from the high of speaking at the American Library… I marched right into Shakespeare & Co. (before Fear had a chance to bully me and lie to me again…) and offered up my new public speaking services… To get this new gig–I acted as if–as if I had the confidence and composure of a … Continue reading une idée fausse
