Forward this post to a French friend. Today's edition, on fudge, is a reverse-dictionary entry: instead of translating a French word, we'll begin with English. This is dedicated to all of our French readers–so happy to know you're reading. You keep me on my toes! (photo of a sweets shop taken in Paris) fudge (n) (fuhzh) : espèce de caramel mou (a kind … Continue reading Fudging in French… + dessert recipe
Squint your eyes and you might see the whimsical warning (beneath the flowy jasmine); the door sign reads: "Attention, Chien Bizarre!"/"Watch out for Strange Dog!" (Notice the little hearts on the ironwork. Photo taken in Brignoles, while on a stroll with Mama Jules. Imaged enhanced by Picasa's free "lomo" filter.) être tout sucre, tout miel(to be all sugar, all honey) : to be … Continue reading etre tout sucre, tout miel
un apiculteur (aah pee kuul tuur) noun, masculine : beekeeper, apiarist Example Sentence: (note: the sound file will be back soon… some technical difficulties today!) Aujourd'hui on fait la connaissance de l'homme qui murmurait à l'oreille des abeilles. Today we meet the man who whispers to bees. A Day in a French Life… by Kristin Espinasse "On Entertaining Angels" It was the apiculteur, the beekeeper … Continue reading apiculteur
