Voir: An assumption…followed by an unforgettable encounter

A New Year's sale from Amazon! The spirit of van Gogh lives on the pages of this touching story set in Arles and the intriguing Camargue." Follow Patricia at http://www.patriciasandsauthor.com or on Instagram Today's Word: voir     : to see, watch, look at voir la vie en rose = to look on the bright side Audio: Listen to Jean-Marc read the following:La marque constante … Continue reading Voir: An assumption…followed by an unforgettable encounter

Culte: How I found out I was in a sect in France (humor)

Today's word: un défi     : a challenge lancer un défi = lay down a challenge A DAY IN A FRENCH LIFE by Kristi Espinasse Note: the following (humorous) story is not intended to start a religious debate, but to highlight just one aspect of French life. Please read it under the filter of cultural understanding! As always, this is a personal journal about … Continue reading Culte: How I found out I was in a sect in France (humor)

Esprit + Explaining your religion in France…..a tricky undertaking

Hoping to see some of you at tomorrow's Alliance Française (Denver) meetup! It's from 5-7 pm.  esprit (es-pree) noun, masculine   : mind;  wit; spirit Audio FileListen to my son, Max (12 years old at the time), pronounce today's word & quote:Download esprit.mp3 Il y a une  dimension spirituelle dans chaque relation. Lorsque deux personnes se réunissent, c'est que l'esprit le veut ainsi. There is … Continue reading Esprit + Explaining your religion in France…..a tricky undertaking