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?
If you are not seeing the video, with Jean-Marc and the Provençal boats, then click here to enjoy the clip at the blog. Sign up to our YouTube channel to learn when new videos are uploaded. Click here. un pointu (pwan-too) : a little Provençal fishing boat A DAY IN A FRENCH LIFE… by Kristin Espinasse Last night I hurried around the house, turning on the … Continue reading billingual video of Jean-Marc + un pointu
In a spur-of-the-moment decision, I chose this picture (taken in our former hometown of Les Arcs-sur-Argens) for today's post. I noticed, only afterwards, how serendipidous it was for one of the socks to be posed "au pied levé, or "foot on the rise". au pied levé (oh-pyay-leuh-vay) : impromptu, spur-of-the-moment (literally, a decision made "in mid-step", or au pied levé) Audio File: Listen … Continue reading au pied leve
Rue de la Paix (Peace Street) in Les Arcs-sur-Argens. More about war and peace in today's story column. Guerre (gair) noun, feminine war, warfare At Cafe de la Tour I found a seat close to the porte-fenêtre for a nice view of the village square on market day. The serveuse cleared away the dirty ashtray and demitasses before I set down three baguettes, my purse and … Continue reading guerre
Back to School or la rentrée. Max and Jackie in 2004, at our old home in Les Arcs-sur-Argens une roue (roo) noun, feminine 1. a wheel la grande roue = the Ferris wheelune roue dentée = a cogwheelun bateau à roues = a paddle boat véhicule à deux/quatre roues = two-/four-wheeled vehicles une roue de secours = a spare wheel or tire une roue de … Continue reading une roue
