Re the English writing on a very French wall: "I won't be offended by that," I tell my son, on noticing the "Jesus was a Skater, Jesus was a Punk" graffiti (…by the punk and skater artists, who seem to claim Him as their own).. Thank you for the fun, delicious, charming, and quirky "Favorite French Words" that many of you shared in the comments … Continue reading egratignure
Today's photo has nothing to do with le mot du jour — not unless you want it to. Click to enlarge this image (…of one of our testy tournesols, in the front yard).. furax (fyur-aks) adjective : livid, furious, hopping mad synonym: furibard(e) * * * A Day in a French Life… will continue on Wednesday. Meantime, please give us your favorite French word … Continue reading furax
Thé-totaling here at our wine farm. When life gives you empty wine bottles, make thé glacé.. éclaboussement (ay-klah-boos-mahn) noun, masculine : splash (of water, color) Audio File & Example SentenceListen to my daughter, Jackie, pronounce these French words:Download MP3 fileOubliant son jaune éclatant du début mars, le forsythia se couvre en juillet d'un éclaboussement de rouges orangés, de violets épiscopaux et de bleus lumineux. … Continue reading eclaboussement
We met near the WWI memorial. Her family name was engraved into the sad stone tribute. Read on, in today's story column. From French Word-A-Day: don't miss this blog, for nearly 800 posts, words and stories. entrelacer (ontr-lah-say) verb to interlace, intertwine Sound File & Example Sentence Listen to my daughter, Jackie, pronounce these French words:Download Entrelacer On a marché, mon amie et moi, … Continue reading entrelacer
lavoir (laah-vwar)noun, masculine wash house, washing place Audio File & Example SentenceListen to my daughter's dear friend, Sonia, pronounce these French words:Download MP3 sound fileOn lave son linge sale au lavoir.We wash our clothes at the (community) wash basin. Improve your French pronunciation with the Exercises in French phonetics book. Click here. . A Day in a French Life…by Kristin Espinasse At the old stone lavoir* … Continue reading lavoir
Today's story, by guest author Arnold Hogarth, takes place in Paris, on the charming Ile Saint-Louis…. Speaking of Paris, mille mercis for the fun and inspiring Paris suggestions that you sent my friend, Greg– who sends you his remerciements. * * * Today's word from French Word-A-Day. (…sign up if you haven't already!): colis (ko-lee) noun, masculine : parcel, package Audio File & Expressions:Download … Continue reading colis
Les hasards du métier: I have been hollered at…while photographing the locals…but this is the first time I have ever been mooned by one! Photo taken in the town of St-Maurice-sur-Eygues, coming soon to a Cinéma Vérité "theater" near you! l'accent tonique (lah-ksahn toh-neek) noun, masculine : tonic stress (aka "accent d'intensité) Audio File:Listen to my son Max's definition: Download "accent tonique"L'accent tonique c'est … Continue reading l’accent tonique
"What's for lunch?" (That'd be the pigeons talking and not the Frenchman studying the pigeons, fork and knife in hand, hands rapping the table in the courtyard, below! Do you see the second pigeon, hidden in the "trou" to the left? un poireau (pwah-roh) noun, masculine : a leek (The plural is "poireaux") For those of you who are wondering what to have for … Continue reading poireau
After a spell in Marseilles (Hex in the City?) the dogs are hanging out now, like angels, at the farm. That's the seductrice (winking). Sam "The Man," the gentleman gigolo, is looking camera shy. Click to enlarge this photo. comme si de rien n'était : as if nothing had happened Sound File & Example SentenceDownload MP3 audio clip Les chiens nous regardent, comme si … Continue reading Comme Si de Rien N’Etait
Now that you know the ending to our lost dog story, we can slow down a bit — and learn the middle part! (Click on the photo to enlarge… and please excuse the marchand de sable or "sandman" in Sam The Man's eyes, but you'll allow him the excuse of complete exhaustion, won't you?!). crevé(e) (kruh-vay) adjective : exhausted, dead beat Audio File & … Continue reading creve
