Tag: sea

Meet-Ups

Meet up near Bandol!! + Manger la soupe sur la tête de quelqu’un

It's time to meet up at my place–or very near it! Since leaving Domaine Rouge-Bleu, where we welcomed visitors weekly, I have not organized a cozy get-together. How about an April rendez-vous? More details in the story column below… First, the expression of the day: Manger la soupe sur la tête de quelqu’un     : to be taller than someone else, so tall you … Continue reading Meet up near Bandol!! + Manger la soupe sur la tête de quelqu’un

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Plants

Doux: mild, temperate, sweet in French

Jouer à cache-cache means to play hide-n-seek. This was a favorite game of Smokey's when he was one-years-old (pictured), though his hiding places were a bit obvious. Now, at 4, he likes the classics: a good ol' game of catch is fine by him.  doux (do)     : mild, temperate; sweet, pleasant; soft; lenient Doux also refers to a gentle person–or how about a … Continue reading Doux: mild, temperate, sweet in French

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Calanques, Seaside

crapahuter

A "crique" or little sea inlet along the littoral, or Mediterranean coast.   crapahuter (krah-pah-ew-tay)     : to clamber, crawl, trek, or yomp  Also: to plough along, to trudge, to schlepp Audio file: listen to Jean-Marc: Download MP3 or Wave file Pour accèder à la petite crique, on doit crapahuter sur les rochers.To access the little sea inlet, we have to scamper over the rocks. A DAY … Continue reading crapahuter

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Bureaucracy, Legal Issues, Marseilles, Milestones, Nostalgia

Homesickness strikes during passport renewal at the American Consulate in France

The wind and sea in Marseilles…. French Quote: Les larmes sont les pétales du coeur. –Paul EluardTears are the heart’s petals. Audio File: Reread the above quote, then listen to it here: Download MP3 or Wav file A Day in a French Life… by Kristin Espinasse Coming Home   Standing before the great iron gates of the American consulate in Marseilles, I was surprised by a barrage of … Continue reading Homesickness strikes during passport renewal at the American Consulate in France

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Uncategorized

Une sequelle: The aftermath or scars after an accident

One of the "séquelles" that remain after the two-dog attack on Smokey (years ago!) is that hanging tongue. Read about another, in today's story.  une séquelle (say-kel)    :  aftereffect, aftermath scar, legacy Une séquelle est une lésion qui persiste après la guérison d'une maladie ou blessure. Mot également utilisé lorsque l'on parle d'une conséquence plus ou moins lointaine qui est le contrecoup d'un évènement, d'une … Continue reading Une sequelle: The aftermath or scars after an accident

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