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Sabots: Clogs, Sabotage & Standing Your Ground in France!

I woke up this morning thinking, “I could really use a clog to illustrate today’s post.” Later, Jackie and I were at the mall when we stumbled into a second-hand shop…and found this sabot. Now that’s serendipitous! TODAY’S WORD: LE SABOT : clog Did you know the word sabotage comes from sabot? The term sabotage is believed to have originated during the Industrial Revolution in … Continue reading Sabots: Clogs, Sabotage & Standing Your Ground in France!

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Thanksgiving Vocabulary + PĂ©riple: Jean-Marc’s Journey from France to New Zealand & Bike Tour

Jean-Marc and Ricci at Port des Capucins. "I'm going to take her with me to New Zealand!" he teases. Read about my husband's 2024 pĂ©riple in today's update. Joyeuse Action de Grâce!I can't guarantee that's how you say "Happy Thanksgiving" in French. But I hope you have so much to be thankful for and that your lives are brimming with blessings in any language. In … Continue reading Thanksgiving Vocabulary + PĂ©riple: Jean-Marc’s Journey from France to New Zealand & Bike Tour

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Bilingual Story, Friends, Jean-Marc, Marseilles, wine business

A Fun Word for Wine + Jean-Marc’s Epic Farewell at Chateau Beaupin

Jean-Marc and Kristi, center, surrounded by longtime friends. Tuesday Night was my husband's big night and this was no time to stress. So I took a deep breath, asked readers for ideas about how to chill before a social event when you are an introvert and you don’t drink, and received some excellent tips in return. Next, I dressed to the nines and headed to … Continue reading A Fun Word for Wine + Jean-Marc’s Epic Farewell at Chateau Beaupin

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Ephemere (Jean-Marc is taking over today’s post…)

With my new Lover : Ephemera 🙂   Today's Word: "Ă©phĂ©mère"      – Qui est de courte durĂ©e, cesse vite.  – That which is short-lived, stops quickly Click here to listen to the soundfile for today's word A DAY IN A FRENCH LIFE… by Jean-Marc Espinasse Ephemeral… like this unusual short edition. When, this morning, I asked Kristi to mention that a few cases … Continue reading Ephemere (Jean-Marc is taking over today’s post…)

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Lunch at Chateau La Mascaronne with Tom Bove & La Révolution du Rosé

Yesterday, we visited Chateau La Mascaronne. The estate, acquired by an American, Tom Bove, in 1999, extends over 100 hectares at the exit of the village of Luc, of which 45 hectares of vines are planted in hills and classified in the appellation CĂ´tes de Provence. Careful to respect the typicity of the terroir, the estate offers two ranges …. The wines, resulting from organic … Continue reading Lunch at Chateau La Mascaronne with Tom Bove & La RĂ©volution du RosĂ©

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Décontracté at Chateau de Pibarnon: a visual report

Yesterday we spent a relaxing day at one of the most prestigious vineyards in Provence: Chateau de Pibarnon. Listen to the previous sentence in French, just below, and don't miss the entire post and photos. First, today's word: "dĂ©contractĂ©" relaxed, calm, serene Click the following link to listen to the French sentence (English version above) Hier nous avons passĂ© une journĂ©e dĂ©contractĂ©e dans un des … Continue reading DĂ©contractĂ© at Chateau de Pibarnon: a visual report

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Envers + Recipe for generosity

Today, try the online edition–and let me know what you think of the new background (from red to some lighter shade…). photo: Chris Davis Speaking of  colors and shades our Mas des Brun is now available in the US at these addresses. TODAY'S WORD: envers      : to, towards    : back Ă  l'envers = upside down Try Mastering French Vocabulary with Audio MP3 AUDIO FILE: … Continue reading Envers + Recipe for generosity

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Cinquante: Jean-Marc’s birthday and special guests

Jean-Marc turned the big five-oh! Here he is in his childhood stomping grounds: the calanque of Sormiou. You are seeing a nice view into Marseilles, from this angle. In the very background you can almost make out Notre-Dame de la Guard. TODAY'S WORD: Cinquante         : Fifty Il a cinquante ans = He's 50 EXAMPLE SENTENCE & Sound File Click here and listen to our son, Max, … Continue reading Cinquante: Jean-Marc’s birthday and special guests

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Bilingual Story: Tondre, Domaine Tempier, and Tant Pis

Sheep grazing in the vineyard of Domaine Tempier beneath the village of la Cadière d'Azur – a most charming village near us. Reserve a room for Valentines or any time of year. Click here. TODAY'S WORD: Tondre         : to mow, to cut, to shave, to shear 1 Minute video : learn to say "monsieur" correctly. By Dave over at http://www.fluentfrench.com  BIILINGUAL LETTER by Jean-Marc … Continue reading Bilingual Story: Tondre, Domaine Tempier, and Tant Pis

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