Tag: wine shop

Marriage, Travel

Bonjour from North Africa + A Gift from Strangers!

Twilight in Agadir, Morocco, in Northwest Africa. Jean-Marc snaps a photo of le coucher du soleil. Do you want to continue receiving these emails? Each week my overzealous, automated listserver sweeps several subscribers into the "inactive" bin, eventually deleting them! Here are two ways to ensure you receive this journal in your inbox from here on out: 1. Regularly click on the links in my … Continue reading Bonjour from North Africa + A Gift from Strangers!

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Entertaining, French Expressions

What to serve our Guests? (and “Bob’s Your Uncle” in French)

The sign says “Open.” Coucou from La Ciotat. If you are visiting our city, why not stop into Jean-Marc's wineshop? Call ahead and he will be happy to see you at Le Vin Sobre  Bar à Vin. TODAY'S PHRASE: "Le tour est joué"     : that's all there is to it, and Bob's your uncle FRENCH SOUND FILE: Click below to hear Jean-Marc pronounce … Continue reading What to serve our Guests? (and “Bob’s Your Uncle” in French)

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French Expressions, Le Vin Sobre wine shop, Readers

Name your favorite drink + What does the French “bredouille” mean in English? (Hint: it doesn’t mean ‘tipsy’)

If you were to visit Jean-Marc's wine shop, what would you buy? Tell us your favorite wine, drink, or boisson in the comments section. It could make for a lively thread! Today's Word: bredouille     : empty-handed, unsuccessful Audio/Listening: Click the link below to hear today's word + a dozen more vocabulary words. Next, scroll down to the vocabulary list to check your comprehension. Sound File, … Continue reading Name your favorite drink + What does the French “bredouille” mean in English? (Hint: it doesn’t mean ‘tipsy’)

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Chief Grape’s USA Wine Tour

Jean-Marc will be putting on a clean shirt and looking forward to meeting you all very soon! Read his message, below. Dear Friends, Here is my 2013 US meet ups. I am coming with the new vintages and lots of new things to tell you. Hope to see you then. Here is my whole itinerary. This page will be updated as the events (wine tasting, wine … Continue reading Chief Grape’s USA Wine Tour

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