In French, the term "patate” is sometimes used to describe an animal that is very cute and has a very endearing character. Dogs and cats are known for their sweetness and affectionate side, and that is why they are often nicknamed "potato." (French translation below) TODAY'S WORD: “la patate” : potato Enfin, le terme « patate » est parfois utilisé pour décrire un animal … Continue reading A Funny Nickname for “Dog” in French
Millow, an 8-year-old French bulldog, enjoying the salty air en route to Minorca, Spain From Toulon to Minorca Jean-Marc and I sailed across the Mediterranean sea with dozens of wonderful dogs. Enjoy all the photos of these seasoned traveler-toutous in my column below. First, meet a cherished reader and dog lover… OUR CHÈRE NATALIAYou may know Natalia from the cheering and affectionate comments she’s left … Continue reading Doggone it! A Travel and Dog Lovers Edition
In winter dogs are allowed on this sandy beach. Out strolling with Mom at sunset last night, we enjoyed seeing 5 cavorting canines–including Ruby the pit bull. She wanted to hop on that surfboard and glide up the coast with the help of a couple of giggling girls pulling the rope. Meet another local pooch in today’s story… TODAY’S WORD: “le prénom” : first name … Continue reading Le Prénom + French Dog and Cat Names for your pet
Name this photo! Click here to add a picture title or a thought bubble. (Photo taken near St Cyr-sur-Mer). céder le passage à quelqu’un : to yield (when driving) A Day in a French Life… by Kristin Espinasse I woke up this morning with the nagging doubt that the kids might not make it to school today—worse, that we might be stranded on the side … Continue reading ceder le passage
In Gigondas (Vaucluse): a local pooch sidling up to the bar for a cool summer drink. arrosoir (ah-ro-zwar) noun, masculine : watering can Example sentence: Hear it in French: Download arrosoir.mp3 .Download arrosoir.wavUn arrosoir n'est pas un tuyau.A watering can is not a hose. (More, in today's story….) Wheezing, gasping, and sawing were three horrific sounds playing at our neighborhood block party after one of … Continue reading Arrosoir: How to say “watering can” in French
