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Façon de Parler: L’Ecriture Inclusive & The movement to feminize French

"Languages ​​are not neutral tools: they influence how we talk, think, and represent ourselves…." façon de parler     : manner of speaking, way of speaking    : so to speak Audio: listen to Jean-Marc read the opening sentence, in French:  Facon de parler manner of speaking Façon de parler. Les langues ne sont pas des outils neutres : elles influent sur notre façon de parler, … Continue reading Façon de Parler: L’Ecriture Inclusive & The movement to feminize French

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Cinquante: Jean-Marc’s birthday and special guests

Jean-Marc turned the big five-oh! Here he is in his childhood stomping grounds: the calanque of Sormiou. You are seeing a nice view into Marseilles, from this angle. In the very background you can almost make out Notre-Dame de la Guard. TODAY'S WORD: Cinquante         : Fifty Il a cinquante ans = He's 50 EXAMPLE SENTENCE & Sound File Click here and listen to our son, Max, … Continue reading Cinquante: Jean-Marc’s birthday and special guests

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French Listening Skills

Thanks to French Word-A-Day readers, we have a treasure trove of colorful ideas and tips on how to improve our French listening skills.  Merci beaucoup for your helpful responses after Rob wrote in with the following question: I was wondering if anyone has recommendations for a way for me to build my French listening skills? I am improving in being able to decipher written French, … Continue reading French Listening Skills

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une causette + Win another “prize”…

Jean-Marc ("Chief Grape) will be in New-York this coming March 8th–or during his 2012 US wine tour (Photo taken in Le Castellet Village, at the restaurant Le Pied de Nez – painting by Christian Pieroni) WIN ANOTHER PRIZE (click here to enter this drawing): Today, help me practice The Noble Art of Listening… Enter today's drawing and WIN a telephone call from me (Kristin) in France! (Well, maybe not as … Continue reading une causette + Win another “prize”…

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