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hope, inspiration, Positive Thinking

Two Most important French words of the Year from the Champs Elysées

In this reflective piece, Kristi Espinasse shares wishes for the New Year, emphasizing the importance of love (amour) and peace (paix) as conveyed by the Parisian crowd during celebrations. The author considers personal growth, seeking meaningful words for 2023, including “patience” and “gratitude,” while expressing a desire to move away from negativity. Through scripture, she highlights love as a powerful force that promotes forgiveness and connection. The piece ends with a heartful encouragement to forgive oneself and others, focusing on love as the guiding principle for the year ahead, encapsulating the spirit of hope and resilience. Continue reading Two Most important French words of the Year from the Champs Elysées

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WWI soldiers remembrance, WWII soldiers remembrance

PAIX: Share your thoughts, stories, for Veterans Day

Diane Covington-Carter’s award-winning book, “Finding Gilbert, A Promise Fulfilled,” takes you on her journey to find the French orphan, Gilbert, who her father tried to adopt during the war in 1944. In this touching and true story, Covington-Carter reminds us that, “in the end, it’s all about who you love and letting them know.” Order the book. Today's word: LA PAIX     : peace Click … Continue reading PAIX: Share your thoughts, stories, for Veterans Day

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To shut somebody up (in French): clouer le bec

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

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Bonne Année! Dependency and what I gave up

Sunrise here at our vineyard, and a new day. Make that a new year! TODAY'S WORD: la bienveillance      : goodwill, kindness, loving-kindness ECOUTEZ/LISTEN to Jean-Marc read this example sentence Download Bienveillance Développe en toi l'indépendance à tout moment, avec bienveillance, simplicité et modestie. – Marc-AurèleDevelop at every moment in yourself independence, loving-kindness, simplicity and modesty. A DAY IN A FRENCH LIFE "Independence in the … Continue reading Bonne Année! Dependency and what I gave up

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Well-being/Wellness

The Serenity Prayer in French + La Prière de la Sérénité en anglais

I first saw The Serenity Prayer at a friend's house. We were 13 years old at the time and had free rein (her parents were rarely home). Skipping through the hallway one day, a curling iron in one hand and candy bar in the other–the words in a picture frame stopped me in my tracks. I  hope they'll have the same effect on you. AUDIO … Continue reading The Serenity Prayer in French + La Prière de la Sérénité en anglais

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Encouragement, hope, inspiration, Jackie

Desiderata Poem in French and English: Lifechanging Words

Our 16-year-old set out, yesterday, on a 24-hr voyage. Alone, she flew from Nice to London, then London to Dallas, and on to Denver. Unsure of what to say to my daughter before she left, I slipped the following poem into her travel bag. Photo taken at the Vieux Port in Marseilles, on break from her internship at a couturier's.   "D E S I D … Continue reading Desiderata Poem in French and English: Lifechanging Words

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Christmas, French Christmas

How to say Christmas Tree in French?

I'm getting ready to film the first in a series of videos about our home renovation. Don't miss a clip! - subscribe to our YouTube channel. Forward this and tell a design savvy architecturally-minded friend about the channel. They might have fun following us on this project in the sunny South of France (…meantime we are freezing in this heat-challenged home). Photo taken in Serre Chevalier, near … Continue reading How to say Christmas Tree in French?

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