Tag: Maman

Jackie, Sports

What are “les patins à roulettes”? + Embarrassment is the Thief of Joy

Colorful, vintage "quad" roller skates. Je les adore! How about you? And do you rollerskate? Also, if today's word doesn't interest you, there are a dozen more useful terms to discover in the story below. FRENCH WORD OF THE DAY: les patins à roulettes      : roller skates  FRENCH AUDIO: Click the link below to hear Jean-Marc pronounce the French words in today's post. Then … Continue reading What are “les patins à roulettes”? + Embarrassment is the Thief of Joy

Kristin Espinasse20 Comments
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Bon bout d’an! + What is an adult? (Surprising answer by one of France’s most famous philosophers)

For this last post of the year, my mind is a scramble–une bousculade. As with the beginning of any essay, there are so many possible directions in which to set out. This is when a writer must hone in on a subject or, at the very least, un thème. Because everything is bubbling up inside of me in a good and sunny way, it can't … Continue reading Bon bout d’an! + What is an adult? (Surprising answer by one of France’s most famous philosophers)

Kristin Espinasse50 Comments
Courtship, mother-in-law

Oreiller (Or how to say “pillow” in French) + My Mother-in-Law teases me about my husband’s past love life

I couldn't find a picture to illustrate today's word (oreiller) so how about a snapshot of a favorite summertime libation? Also a great way to recycle these Domaine Rouge-Bleu wine bottles!   oreiller (oh-ray-yay) noun, masculine     : pillow prendre conseil de son oreiller = to sleep on it (re decision making)une taie d'oreiller = pillowcaseune bataille d'oreillers = pillow fight les confidences (f) sur … Continue reading Oreiller (Or how to say “pillow” in French) + My Mother-in-Law teases me about my husband’s past love life

Kristin Espinasse71 Comments