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Voir: An assumption…followed by an unforgettable encounter

A New Year's sale from Amazon! The spirit of van Gogh lives on the pages of this touching story set in Arles and the intriguing Camargue." Follow Patricia at http://www.patriciasandsauthor.com or on Instagram Today's Word: voir     : to see, watch, look at voir la vie en rose = to look on the bright side Audio: Listen to Jean-Marc read the following:La marque constante … Continue reading Voir: An assumption…followed by an unforgettable encounter

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Oh, pétard! The things you hear (and see) when eavesdropping

On Sunday, we took the long way to the beach, enjoying one of the many sentiers, or walking paths–this one fragrant with sweet-scented Scotch Broom! What with the perfumed air and feel of the sea's breeze, it was a sensual Father's Day morning–especially when my ears began to be tickled by a funny Southern French exclamation soon after we arrived at the beach. With that … Continue reading Oh, pétard! The things you hear (and see) when eavesdropping

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New video + saupoudrer + “quitte à le faire”

Viewing this edition via email? You'll need to click over to the website, here, to see the video. In the clip, Smokey and I have just returned from a hike (at a nearby calanque) in time to share the French word for "to sprinkle" as well as the useful term "quitte à le faire". You'll hear Braise, Smokey's maman, complaining in the background (she's stuck, … Continue reading New video + saupoudrer + “quitte à le faire”

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