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Gary and Tim’s truffle hunt and curious term for “mutt” in French

Friends Gary and Tim (who have shared stories here before) are back to recount an unforgettable chasse aux truffes with Christophe (left) and  his dog Cacahuète (Peanut).  La truffe would have been the word of the day but it was recently featured as one of the Hardest Words to Pronounce. So enjoy this new term, taken from Tim and Gary's story: "PORTE et FENETRE"     … Continue reading Gary and Tim’s truffle hunt and curious term for “mutt” in French

Kristin Espinasse35 Comments
Food and Drink, Gastronomie

Mealtime and How to say “I’m full” in French

A typical country lunch in southern France… read on, in today's story. rassasier (rah-sah-zee-ay)     : to satisfy, to satiate; (reflexive) to have enough, to be filled Audio file: listen to Jean-Marc teach us three ways to say I'm full (and not "je suis plein"!):  Download MP3 file or  hear the Wave file Non, merci. Je n'ai plus faim. Non, merci. Je suis rassasié(e). Non, merci. J'en … Continue reading Mealtime and How to say “I’m full” in French

Kristin Espinasse158 Comments