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Punaise! Our Hotel in Paris had a little bug (and not the kind you’re thinking)….

Punaise! When I heard about the bed bug epidemic in Paris, I almost canceled plans to see my best friend. I’m so glad I didn’t let those punaise reports destroy this joyful reunion. TODAY'S WORD: Punaise!   : Darn! Oh no! Oh dear! Punaise also means bug or “bed bug”. The exclamation may have been born of the horror of seeing the crawly creatures, i.e. … Continue reading Punaise! Our Hotel in Paris had a little bug (and not the kind you’re thinking)….

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Escapade, French Destinations, Jackie

Soyons fous! A Mother-Daughter Trip to La Côte d’Azur

Villefranche-sur-Mer, where Jackie and I spent three days last week. TODAY'S EXPRESSION: SOYONS FOUS   let's be crazy" or "let's be wild".  Soyons fous is a playful and light-hearted expression that encapsulates the idea of taking risks, having fun, and embracing the unexpected. It's a reminder that life is short and should be lived with enthusiasm and a willingness to explore new horizons. A DAY … Continue reading Soyons fous! A Mother-Daughter Trip to La Côte d’Azur

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Quel temps de cochon! Beastly weather in La Ciotat, Cassis, and Sanary-sur-Mer!

Out now! Jackie Clark Mancuso's latest in her much-beloved Hudson series: "An expatriate dog in Paris meets a young stray and helps him search for home…via a whirwind tour of Paris with stops at Hudson's favorite haunts." Order a copy here.un temps de cochon     : lousy weather, beastly weather,  Thanks to my friend Dominique for sharing today's expression! Audio File: Quel temps de cochon: click … Continue reading Quel temps de cochon! Beastly weather in La Ciotat, Cassis, and Sanary-sur-Mer!

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Porquerolles

tergiverser + pictures of the French island of Porquerolles

The island of Porquerolles is only a 15-minute ferry ride from coast (near Giens and Hyères). More, in today's story column. tergiverser (tehr-zhee-vehr-say)     : to hem and haw, to dither Also: to delay, to procrastinate, to put off, to dally, to shilly-shally or dawdle or linger or tarry… Audio File: Listen to Jean-Marc pronounce tergiverser and the example sentence, below: Download MP3 or Wav file Lorsque … Continue reading tergiverser + pictures of the French island of Porquerolles

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claquer

                                          Recently, in Paris. claquer (klah-kay)     : to slam Audio File: Hear Jean-Marc pronounce the following sentence: Download Souler or listen to the Wav file Ils n'arrêtent pas de claquer les portes et de hurler. Ça me soûle! They don't stop slamming the doors and shouting. It's driving … Continue reading claquer

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