Tag: skin cancer

April Fool's Day, Culture, Paris

The French Speedo is Back as France strips down for the Climate

In France, a new law is being implemented to minimize greenhouse gas emissions caused by clothing during the summer season. Citizens are encouraged to wear less clothing, with limits falling from 1 kilogram to 700 grams by mid-June, and another 200 grams by July. Failure to comply will result in a fine or civil service. Some towns along the French coast may even require citizens to go about without clothing.
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Kristin Espinasse55 Comments
Health, Health care

Abasourdi + Chez le dermato: The French don’t see the skin doctor (or the dentist) twice a year

I try to illustrate every post with photos, but it's a bit challenging when the topic is the doctor's office. Who wants to see a picture of that? So enjoy this random shot instead! Today's word: abasourdi     : stunned, taken aback, thunderstruck    : deafened Book: 365 Days of French Expressions: Learn one new French Expression per Day Listen to the following words, … Continue reading Abasourdi + Chez le dermato: The French don’t see the skin doctor (or the dentist) twice a year

Kristin Espinasse38 Comments
Skin Cancer

pansement

A bandagiste on Rue Sade in Antibes. Notice the flirty lace curtains… consider the street sign (what an address  for "wound repairer"!) I think the sadistic French writer, long since deceased, might appreciate the irony in it! Merci, merci–merci beaucoup! for your letters and comments and lovely caring words regarding skin-cancer surgery. I have read and reread every note and commentaire and have been uplifted … Continue reading pansement

Kristin Espinasse50 Comments
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Skin cancer: nodular basal-cell carcinoma tumor on face + post-op photo forehead

A year ago, my son noticed a pimple on my forehead. It was true, there was a blemish that would not go away. You can just spot the growth in the photo (center of forehead, about an inch from my hairline). It was a waxy translucent bump that grew in diameter. I have darkened the following picture, so you can see the basal cell cancer tumor better: … Continue reading Skin cancer: nodular basal-cell carcinoma tumor on face + post-op photo forehead

Kristin Espinasse147 Comments
Health care, Skin Cancer

couper la parole

In case you were wondering, this photo has nothing to do with anything. I was just scrambling to find a picture, in my photo archives, for today's post! (This door-knocker picture was taken in Orange, where today's story takes place…) Note: the next edition will go out on Monday.…  couper la parole (koo pay lah pah rhohl)     : to interrupt a person who is … Continue reading couper la parole

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Health, Health care, Skin Cancer

How to say “skin” in French + visit to the dermatologist

We'll go ahead and use this photo (for its calligraphie) to illustrate today's story, which might as well be titled "Les Bêtises de La Peau" or "Skin Stupidity". Read on… and cover up with sun screen! la peau (poh)     : skin Audio File: Listen to Jean-Marc Download MP3 or Wav Protégez votre peau du soleil. Mettez un écran solaire. Protect your skin. Apply sun screen. A … Continue reading How to say “skin” in French + visit to the dermatologist

Kristin Espinasse65 Comments