Peace and quiet outside the Relais Odeon Bistro in Paris. Sit down and enjoy a slice of pie–just don't fling it at anybody…. TODAY'S EXPRESSION: clouer le bec : to shut somebody up French listening tip: do you hear "le" in this French sentence? * * * "Le Bec ( the beak) has lots of uses in French. It can be used to … Continue reading To shut somebody up (in French): clouer le bec
Smokey's Excellent Vacation - We just returned from the Ile d'Oléron with all four–make that five!–members of our family. From a nightly game of Yam (Yahtzee) to regular forays to the ocean, we had a restful and memorable time together. See all the pictures right here. (And did you spot Mr. Sacks in the photo above?) MILLE MERCISThank you for your thoughful responses to the previous story, … Continue reading Devoiler: The Secret My Husband Kept from me
At play in the perched village of Le Vieux Cannet. Mom and I strolled through this town and took these pictures in 2006. Le Vieux Cannet is close Les Arcs-sur-Argens–where we lived for a time. More photos at the end of this post. France and Monaco Rentals: short-term holiday rental properties throughout France. Click here for pictures. un micmac (mik-mak) : an intrigue, … Continue reading What does the French word “micmac” mean?
A scooter in St. Tropez. Look closely at the sagging object my husband is carrying. Meet Mr. Sacks, Jean-Marc's lovable sidekick. The photos in the following story were taken over the years…. Today's Word: la sacoche (sah-kohsh) : handbag, saddlebag, purse, bag from the Italian saccoccia, or "little pocket" la sacoche en cuir = leather bagla sacoche d'écolier = school bagla sacoche à … Continue reading Sacoche – how to say satchel or briefcase (or “man purse”) in French
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!
