To chill or relax in French + allergy season in France

Photo of Port des Capucines from my Instagram where I have been posting a daily photo and French word all week. Be sure to hit the follow button on my Instagram for the daily updates.Today's Word: décompresser     : relax, chill, chill out Audio/Listening: Click the following link to hear Jean-Marc pronounce the French words in the following story. Then scroll down to the … Continue reading To chill or relax in French + allergy season in France

cueillir

photo: Olive trees and grapes vines in Taradeau cueillir (kuuh-yeer) verb  1. to pick, to gather  2. to catch, to snatch Hear my son Max pronounce the French word "cueillir": Download cueillir2.wav…………………Expression:cueillir à froid = to catch off guard ………………………..Citation du Jour:Le bonheur est une fleur qu'il ne faut pas cueillir.Happiness is a flower one must not pick. –André Maurois …………………………………A Day in a French … Continue reading cueillir