How to say snack in French?

The faded painted sign above reads “Cafe de la Mairie”. (photo taken in Visan) I am pairing today’s story–which takes place at fashion school–with window fashion. Enjoy the colorful scenes that decorate this edition and please consider forwarding it to a friend. un en-cas (or encas, pronounced “on-kah”)     : snack French definition: Repas léger en cas de besoin. Light meal in case of need. … Continue reading How to say snack in French?

cadenas

An old sign outside a locksmiths's shop in Draguignan cadenas (kad na) n.m.   1. padlock L'un contre l'autre appuyés, les battants de la grille étaient libre de verrou, exempts de chaîne et de cadenas. Leaning one against the other, the double gates were unbolted, free of chain or padlock. –from French Short Stories 2 A Day in a French Life… by Kristin EspinasseAs I … Continue reading cadenas