Humor, Jules, Max

Piquer: Guess who moved out of our house and stole away with our stuff?

Max, working from his new îlot central. After 8 months of renovation, our son is finally settled into his new appartement. Visiting La Ciotat or a nearby town? Stop in and see us at Jean-Marc's wineshop. Call ahead and we'll set up a visit. Today's Word: piquer : prick, bite, sting : to steal, nab, nick Her Own Legacy by Debra Borchert: A … Continue reading Piquer: Guess who moved out of our house and stole away with our stuff?

Kristin EspinasseSeptember 16, 202241 Comments

Blossoming in Provence, Jules, Marketing Books

baratin & baratiner

Does one need to hit the road to sell books on French life? Not when your MOM is busy pounding the pavement! Read on… (photo taken in Briançon). Note: the next word goes out in the new year. Meilleurs Voeux! Bonne Année! le baratin (bara-tehn) sweet talk, smooth talk baratiner = to sweet-talk somebody, to chat someone upbaratineur, baratineuse = smooth talker Audio File: listen … Continue reading baratin & baratiner