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Mr Sacks

Sacoche: How to say “Man Purse” in French + update on Mr. Sacks

Notice the leather satchel on the ground: meet Mr. Sacks, Jean-Marc's lovable sidekick. This picture is from my Instagram where I've been carefully choosing photos & pairing them with interesting French words. Follow me on Instagram for more.  Today's Word: la sacoche (sah-kohsh)     : handbag, saddlebag, purse, bag from the Italian saccoccia, or "little pocket" Audio/Listening: Click the following link to hear Jean-Marc pronounce … Continue reading Sacoche: How to say “Man Purse” in French + update on Mr. Sacks

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France City Guide, French Islands, Mr Sacks, Porquerolles

What to do on Porquerolles Island? Que faire sur l’île de Porquerolles?

Jean-Marc and I stole away to Porquerolles island recently. Because it was play and not work, I didn't pay a lot of attention to detail or think about what could be shared in another France city guide. This is where you come in. If you have been to Porquerolles, or have researched it while planning a future trip on the southern French island, please share with … Continue reading What to do on Porquerolles Island? Que faire sur l’île de Porquerolles?

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Fashion, Jean-Marc, Mr Sacks

Sacoche – how to say satchel or briefcase (or “man purse”) in French

A scooter in St. Tropez. Look closely at the sagging object my husband is carrying. Meet Mr. Sacks, Jean-Marc's lovable sidekick. The photos in the following story were taken over the years…. Today's Word: la sacoche (sah-kohsh)     : handbag, saddlebag, purse, bag from the Italian saccoccia, or "little pocket" la sacoche en cuir = leather bagla sacoche d'écolier = school bagla sacoche à … Continue reading Sacoche – how to say satchel or briefcase (or “man purse”) in French

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Jean-Marc, Mr Sacks

fouiller

In case you're wondering: my husband gave me permission to write the following story! Here he is with his tattered and sagging sacoche. (side note: the bag has been on its last leg since 2004, and just keeps going and going and going!) Photo taken in 2010 in Caltagirone, Sicily.  fouiller (foo-ee-ay)     : to rummage through something (a pocket, a drawer) Audio File: hear Jean-Marc … Continue reading fouiller

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