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How to say “to staple” in French? And a wardrobe malfunction on the way to a wedding in Cassis

 Today's story takes place in Cassis, where risks are taken… especially with fashion. Read on… agrafer (ah graf ay) verb     : to staple, to fasten, hook up, clip together Audio File: hear Jean-Marc*: Download MP3 or wavJ'ai agrafé mon pantalon. I stapled my pants. Have a moment? Check out my husband's wine blog & see videos of our farm. Click here.    Featured book: Sara Midda's South of France: a sketchbook … Continue reading How to say “to staple” in French? And a wardrobe malfunction on the way to a wedding in Cassis

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Today’s column is in French and English and is written by my French friend Barbara. Remember her? She was jumping off cliffs in the “Illico” story three days ago. Today she leaves les falaises* behind and contemplates fur in her story “Fashion Victim.” Don’t miss it! fourré (foo-ray) adjective 1. fur-lined; fleece-lined 2. filled, filling, filling paste 3. thicket (botany) Also: les gants fourrés = … Continue reading fourré

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