Psst. There, in the right-hand corner. A cat in a box on a steep ledge. Ever feel like that? (photo taken in 2006, in Italy). même pas peur! (mem pah purr) : Not afraid! Même pas peur is an expression French kids say when confronted with something or someone daunting. It means “I’m not a bit afraid!” Audio File: Listen to me talk … Continue reading même pas peur!
"Raw Paws" – or the Society for Mutts that Don't Do Meat or Cooked Veggies. The group is only a fictional one–for Mr Smokey R. Dokey (pictured) won't be giving up his viande vittles any time soon. But, being the gentle cohabitant that he is, he respects certain members of his family that are experimenting with a new way of eating… read on. cru (kroo) … Continue reading cru
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
Our Mot-Par-Jour models, Braise & Smokey. les fleurs de cimetière (lay flur deuh sim tee ere) : age spots, "cemetery flowers" Listen: (note: sound file still not working well…) Download MP3 or Download WAV Le médecin m'a dit que j'ai les fleurs de cimetière sur ma peau!The doctor said that I have age spots on my skin! A Day in a French Life… by Kristin Espinasse I … Continue reading The creepy French phrase for those “age spots” on your hands
