What is remarkable, or kind of funny, about this sign above the window? Your guesses in the comments box. Photo taken in Toulon, where today's story takes place. ouvrier (ew-vree-ay) : worker Example Sentence: Je ne suis qu'un simple ouvrier. I am but an ordinary working man. A Day in a French Life… by Kristin Espinasse Mom and I were in Toulon, yesterday, … Continue reading ouvrier
le pavillon (pah-vee-ohn) noun, masculine 1. small house; lodge; ward, pavilion 2. flag Also:un pavillon de banlieue = a suburban houseun pavillon de jardin = a summer house, pavilionun pavillon de chasse = a hunting lodgeun pavillon de détresse = a distress flag Expressions:amener son pavillon/baisser pavillon = to surrendermontrer son pavillon = to fight boldlycouler pavillon haut = to founder but not give up, … Continue reading le pavillon
Wisteria and the deep blue sea off Toulon… Yesterday I had the chance to "grignoter une salade" with a friend along the seashore in Toulon… more about that adventure in the next edition. grignoter (gree-nyoh-tay) verb 1. to nibble at one's food 2. to eat away at (savings, natural resources…) Expressions:grignoter une place = to obtain a seat (coucil, court, board)grignoter du terrain = … Continue reading grignoter
