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Inspiration all around as a Frenchman talks about cooking, childrearing, embarrassing language gaffes, and writing… in today’s entretien with Marc Levy

Marc Levy's books are available now, for the first time, in English! Learn about this former Red Cross worker who, in the decade since he began writing, has become most-read French author in the world. To all who dare to follow their dream… may today's interview give you wings! un entretien (ontr-tee-en)         1) an interview         2) management/service (a car check-up, etc…) Audio … Continue reading Inspiration all around as a Frenchman talks about cooking, childrearing, embarrassing language gaffes, and writing… in today’s entretien with Marc Levy

Kristin Espinasse146 Comments
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attrape-tout

The book fair in Roussillon. All photos taken by mom (a.k.a. "Jules"). See her, and her gallery of photos, in today's edition. attrape-tout (ah-trap-too) adjective    : catch-all The French word "attrape-tout" refers to a vague political plan destined to seduce the greatest number of voters. In today's story, it refers to a bookseller's plan to seduce the greatest number of potential buyers… Read on.Audio File: … Continue reading attrape-tout

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Sans déconner (time to rewrite my blog’s about page)!

(Updated September 8th, 2021) Next year this French journal celebrates its 20th anniversary and it is time to rewrite a page in history (or simply amend this outdated "About" page found in the sidebar of the French Word-A-Day blog)! As I reflect on what to include, let me share a brief introduction (in lieu of a longer version). American, born in the Philippines in 1967 … Continue reading Sans déconner (time to rewrite my blog’s about page)!

Kristin Espinasse