paysan

Read about "the last peasant" — in today's story column, then forward to a friend. le paysan (pay ee zahn)     : farmer, peasant la paysanne = woman peasant.   Audio File & Example Sentence: Download MP3 or Wav File Un paysan est une personne tirant des ressources de la nature proche de son habitat. Il peut adopter ou subir une économie de subsistance. A paysan is a person … Continue reading paysan

se moquer de quelqu’un

An old sabot along Rue du Planet in the village of Buis-les-Baronnies (where I learned to knit the other week). Notice all the elements of a French window: painted shutters, lace curtains, tiles on window sill, wooden lintel, whimsical object (here, and old sabot… and did you see that spider web trailing out of the shoe?! ) Anything missing from this cozy, homey, fenêtre?  . se … Continue reading se moquer de quelqu’un

tricoter

"The Life of Art." An accordion, a tattered chair, and the colors of a revolution. Will you celebrate Bastille Day? Where and how? Click here to share your plans. Photo taken last week in Burgundy. Note: the next post goes out on Monday.  Paris apartment for rent. St Sulpice.  215 euros per night (min.  3-nights rental)                       Click … Continue reading tricoter