The expression "manger son chapeau" comes from "avaler son chapeau" which is from the English "I'll eat my hat if…" Have you ever said this, dear reader? Ever had to eat humble pie? Enjoy today's story, and please help get the word out about this journal by sharing it with a friend. Merci! Today's Expression: Manger son chapeau : to eat humble pie … Continue reading Manger son Chapeau + Change a habit not a spouse 🙂
The little stone cabanon at our vineyard. Do you remember the heart door? Today's Word: la cour de rĂ©crĂ©ation : playground, schoolyard Audio/Listening: Click the link below to hear Jean-Marc pronounce the French words in the following story. Then scroll down to the vocabulary list to check your French comprehension. Click here to begin listening A (Birth)DAY IN A FRENCH LIFE by Kristi Espinasse … Continue reading A Special Request + Playground in French (and wild and free learning!)
""The rare Frenchman who uses the crosswalk" Computer is back and so are some long-lost photos from years ago! Youpie! Yay! une bĂ©quille (beh-kee) : crutch, stand; kickstand (bike) Audio File: listen to Jean-Marc pronounce the following expressions: Download MP3 or Wav file Elle marche avec des bĂ©quilles. She walks with crutches.mettre une moto, un vĂ©lo sur sa bĂ©quille = to put a motorbike or bike … Continue reading How to say crutch or crutches in French
