The Secret Revealed: word for rip current or undertow in French

The photo Jean-Marc took of our daughter, before she momentarily disappeared. The illusion of calm attracts swimmers. However, when great waves diminish, they (swimmers) are taken far away from the beach. When they try to swim against the current, they tire, weaken, and end up drowning. (See French translation below).  Today's Word: contre-courant : ripcurrent, pull of tide, undertow Download MP3 or Wav L'illusion de calme attire les … Continue reading The Secret Revealed: word for rip current or undertow in French

lievre

Little lost lièvre…    The Tortoise and the Hare – Bilingual edition! Order here.   .. le lièvre (lee evr) noun, masculine     : hare synonym: le bouquin = buck rabbit Terms & Expressions:    un bec-de-lièvre = hare lip    C'est là que gît le lièvre = that's the crucial point    lever/soulever un  lièvre = to hit on a problem    chasser deux/plusieurs lièvres à la fois = to attempt to … Continue reading lievre