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Marriage

Manger son Chapeau + Change a habit not a spouse :-)

The expression "manger son chapeau" comes from "avaler son chapeau" which is from the English "I'll eat my hat if…" Have you ever said this, dear reader? Ever had to eat humble pie? Enjoy today's story, and please help get the word out about this journal by sharing it with a friend. Merci! Today's Expression: Manger son chapeau     : to eat humble pie … Continue reading Manger son Chapeau + Change a habit not a spouse 🙂

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antiques, Wedding Anniversary

clef

Tomette tiles and old French keys at an antiques store in the town of Piolenc. clef or clé* (klay) noun, feminine    : key (from the Latin, "clavis") *the two spellings are correct Can you guess what the following terms & expressions mean and do you know of others to add to this list? Answer here, in the comments box. mettre la clef sous la porteclefs … Continue reading clef

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