This blog post narrates the author’s experience with their dog undergoing a hysterectomy. From recognizing unusual behavior to navigating veterinary surprises and post-operative care, the story provides insights into pet health, language nuances, and personal reflections on pet ownership.
Continue reading BUTÉ: A Phantom Pregnancy, A Hysterectomy & A New Job + French word for Stubborn
S'il vous plaît:To ensure delivery of this weekly letter from France, click here to mark your subscription as active. Thank you! Glad to have you aboard! YOU'RE IN! For those who receive my newsletter and have just clicked the verification link–you're in! Your subscription is taken into account as "active". Thank you. TODAY’S WORD: S’ENFUIR : to flee A DAY IN A FRENCH LIFE by … Continue reading S’Enfuir: To Flee in French: Startled or spooked, our new dog ran away in a panic
This post begins and ends with pictures of (or around) our city's historic Cinéma Lumière. Corrections to this journal are helpful and appreciated. Today's Word: renifler : to sniff, smell, snuffle French Audio/Listening: Click the link below to hear Jean-Marc pronounce the French words in today's story. Then scroll down to the vocabulary list to check your French comprehension. Click here for MP3 … Continue reading The French Word “Renifler” & Getting my Husband and My Dog to Speak the Same Language
These are our dog’s parents. That’s “Sam” on the left and Breizh, right. They lived life to the fullest and are over the rainbow bridge now. We hope to keep their son, Smokey, on this side of that colorful arc-en-ciel for as long as possible. Read on, in today’s post. Today's Word: un battant : fighter, warrior, survivor French Audio/Listening: Click the following link … Continue reading French for “fighter, warrior, survivor” + Fate, Love, and Dogs: Our golden retriever is “un battant”
A controversial "Salon Mixte" in our area. Photo (c) Le Phare Barber Shop TODAY'S WORD : resserrer : to close, to tighten, to strengthen resserrer les cordons de la bourse = to spend less, to tighten the purse strings Hear it. Click here to listen to Jean-Marc read the following French sentence Notre ville resserre les cordons de la bourse.Our town is tightening its purse … Continue reading In the face of bankruptcy : A creative solution to “resserrer les cordons de la bourse”
Today’s folk remedy may also work for sea urchin spines. Ouch! Aïe aïe aïe! TODAY’S WORD: une écharde : splinter “un petit fragment qui pénètre dans la peau” (wordreference.com) “a small fragment that penetrates into the skin” Try Mastering French Vocabulary with Audio MP3 EXAMPLE SENTENCE & Sound File Listen to Jean-Marc read the following sentence. Click here Savez-vous les remèdes de grand-mère pour enlever … Continue reading Rebelote! Argile verte & How to remove a splinter or thorn – Comment enlever une écharde ou une épine
Friends Gary and Tim (who have shared stories here before) are back to recount an unforgettable chasse aux truffes with Christophe (left) and his dog Cacahuète (Peanut). La truffe would have been the word of the day but it was recently featured as one of the Hardest Words to Pronounce. So enjoy this new term, taken from Tim and Gary's story: "PORTE et FENETRE" … Continue reading Gary and Tim’s truffle hunt and curious term for “mutt” in French
Pictured: Sam and Breizh, in 2009. Smokey's parents met and eloped in Marseilles. It is the most amazing story ever. A miracle! Please read "Chien Perdu" here. (But don't miss the update, below). l'ouïe (wee) noun, feminine : hearingRelated Terms & Expressions: l'ouï-dire = hearsay, rumor avoir l'ouïe fine = to have sharp hearing avoir l'ouïe un peu dure = to be hard of hearing être tout ouïe = to be all ears à portée … Continue reading The 5 senses in French + Smokey’s Grief
If you are not seeing the video, with Jean-Marc and the Provençal boats, then click here to enjoy the clip at the blog. Sign up to our YouTube channel to learn when new videos are uploaded. Click here. un pointu (pwan-too) : a little Provençal fishing boat A DAY IN A FRENCH LIFE… by Kristin Espinasse Last night I hurried around the house, turning on the … Continue reading billingual video of Jean-Marc + un pointu
Chère Aunt Liddy, I saw your email this morning and was saddened to learn that you needed to sign off from French Word-A-Day, due to difficulty seeing the words. Smokey and I have made you this video, in hopes of being able to read you a story or two, so that you may continue to enjoy this column—even if you can no longer see it. … Continue reading Video for Aunt Liddy!
