Abasourdi + Chez le dermato: The French don’t see the skin doctor (or the dentist) twice a year

I try to illustrate every post with photos, but it's a bit challenging when the topic is the doctor's office. Who wants to see a picture of that? So enjoy this random shot instead! Today's word: abasourdi : stunned, taken aback, thunderstruck : deafened Book: 365 Days of French Expressions: Learn one new French Expression per Day Listen to the following words, … Continue reading Abasourdi + Chez le dermato: The French don’t see the skin doctor (or the dentist) twice a year

Kristin EspinasseMarch 5, 201838 Comments

Skin Cancer

même pas peur!

Psst. There, in the right-hand corner. A cat in a box on a steep ledge. Ever feel like that? (photo taken in 2006, in Italy). même pas peur! (mem pah purr) : Not afraid! Même pas peur is an expression French kids say when confronted with something or someone daunting. It means “I’m not a bit afraid!” Audio File: Listen to me talk … Continue reading même pas peur!

Kristin EspinasseJanuary 7, 2013112 Comments

Health care, Skin Cancer

couper la parole

In case you were wondering, this photo has nothing to do with anything. I was just scrambling to find a picture, in my photo archives, for today's post! (This door-knocker picture was taken in Orange, where today's story takes place…) Note: the next edition will go out on Monday.… couper la parole (koo pay lah pah rhohl) : to interrupt a person who is … Continue reading couper la parole

Kristin EspinasseSeptember 7, 201166 Comments

French Word-A-Day

A French word, a photo, and a slice of life in Provence

Tag: dermatologist

Abasourdi + Chez le dermato: The French don’t see the skin doctor (or the dentist) twice a year

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