Calin: A Hug in French, Family Reunions and My Break in the States

Some friendly characters encountered back in the Southwest, USA. BLOSSOMING IN PROVENCE BOOK REVIEW by PERFECTLY PROVENCE"The book’s chapters weave through the realities of being a mother, wife, and daughter living in an adopted country with different rules, cultural norms and language nuances." Read Carolyne Kauser-Abbott's review of Blossoming in Provence. TODAY'S FRENCH WORD: Un câlin     : a hug Rien ne vaut le … Continue reading Calin: A Hug in French, Family Reunions and My Break in the States

How to say “time change” in French

Les juillettistes, or July vacationers, make their way south to the sea… read on.   le décalage horaire (day ka lazh oh rhair)     : time difference, time change related terms: le syndrome du décalage horaire = jetlagle fuseau horaire = time zone  Audio file: listen Download MP3 or Download Wav   A Day in a French Life… by Kristin Espinasse "Le Décalage Horaire"  The autoroute du soleil is flanked with sunflowers and … Continue reading How to say “time change” in French