la piqure

Have you been vaccinated lately? As an adult, the DPT vaccination "rappel" or "booster" is every ten years… more in today's story. Thank you, David and Susan Howell, for the photo, above (part of Saturday's Cinéma Vérité gallery… Don't miss it!.  la piqûre (pee kyer)     : prick, sting, bite;  injection faire une piqûre à quelqu'un = to give somebody an injection Audio file: Listen … Continue reading la piqure

la frangine

Jean-Marc's frangine. la frangine    : sister (in informal French). A DAY IN A FRENCH LIFE by Kristi Espinasse When Jean-Marc's sister comes to stay with us, the kids want to touch their aunt's pink hair, ride in her orange car, and give up their beds for her comfort. Do you still live in a school bus and can we come visit? they want to … Continue reading la frangine