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September 30, 2013
bonne lecture + a newly-released memoir that will satisfy your hunger for France (and maybe even andouillette)
Today's story and photos are by Ann Mah, whose Paris memoir is out now! If you love France, language, and food, you will appreciate Mastering the Art of French Eating ! Wishing you 'bonne lecture.'
bonne lecture (bown-leh-ktewr)
: happy reading, enjoy the story or article or paper
Audio File/Example Sentance:Download MP3orWav file
En vous souhaitant bonne lecture.Wishing you happy reading.
Exercises in French Phonics- read this book and learn the proper way to pronounce French.Buy it here.
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September 27, 2013
reconfort: a farewell to a reader with ALS, or Lou Gehrig's disease
Bon voyage, chère Mélo. If you only knew how much you meant to me--je te garderai dans mon coeur pour toujours.
Our dear friend and fellow Francophile, Mélanie, passed away September 23rd after surviving 18 years with the neurodegenerative disease known as ALS. Melaniewill be honored in a ceremony on Monday. In case, like me, you struggle to find words to comfort a family in mourninghere below is some encouragement--follow your heart.
le réconfort (ray-cohn-for)
: comfort, reassurance
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September 25, 2013
tenir la route
I still can't believe this hunka hunka burning love (as one of my endearing readers calls Jean-Marc), yes I couldn't believe it then and now, 23-years later... I still can't believe he loves me. Happy anniversary, Baby. We celebrated our 19-year- wedding anniversary (the date we exchanged religious vows), on Sept 24th.
Jean-Marc is reading "Mastering the Art of French Eating," by Ann Mah. Highly recommended! Order your copy here and enjoy the 5-star reviews. More about this entertaining and in...
September 20, 2013
How to say zipper + recycle or repair your shoes! + Comps-sur-Artuby
A cobbled path leading to church in the village of Comps-sur-Arturby. More photos at the end of this edition.
Today we are talking about repairing or recycling clothing. Please join the discussion, sharing your experience and ideas for staying stylishly up-to-date--while minding ecology and the economy.
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une fermeture éclair (fair-meh-tyur-ay-kler)
: zipper
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September 18, 2013
Pictures from Grignan + an emergency visit to the vet--and the French word "epillet"
Sweet 16! Today, September 18th, is Jackie's birthday and we've had chocolate cake for breakfast and look forward to Chinese food for dinner. (Meantime she's begun another day at fashion school. But after our dog's recent drama, and Jackie's hands-on response, I think she'd make a great veterinarian! Read on, in today's French infused story column....
un épillet (ay-pee-leh)
: foxtail or grass seed
Ever found an épillet on your dog? Comment here.
Bescherelle conjugation guide.
"This is without a...
September 16, 2013
What does the French word "micmac" mean?
At play in the perched village of Le Vieux Cannet. Mom and I strolled through this town and took these pictures in 2006. Le Vieux Cannet is close Les Arcs-sur-Argens--where we lived for a time. More photos at the end of this post.
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un micmac (mik-mak)
: an intrigue, a scheme, or a secret practice with a guilty--or seemingly guilty--aim.
Audio file: Listen to Jean-Marc read the French defini...
September 13, 2013
Photos of Roquemaure + souvenir: remembering September 11th, 2001
Do you believe someone watches over us? Photo taken the town of Roquemaure.
le souvenir (sooveh-neer)
: memory, recollection
Audio file: listen to Jean-Marc read the example sentence below:Download mp3orWav file
Hier soir, nous avons regardé un film en souvenir des attentats du 11 Septembre 2001.
Last night, we watched a film in memory of September 11th, 2001.
The latest edition of Pronounce is Perfectly in French is out. Click here.
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September 11, 2013
Pictures of Grimaud + conjugation
Grimaud. Did you know the Gulf of St. Tropez was once called the Gulf of Grimaud? Gives you an idea of its importance. The Grimaldi family once had ties here, which may account for its rank as one of the wealthiest villages is the region (surpassing even "St. Trop"). For no particular reason (except that my computer is full of photo archives that I haven't always had the chance to show you) I'm pairing today's post with Grimaud photos. Enjoy!
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September 9, 2013
une mare
I didn't have the chance to run this by Mom and get her permission to post her photo... so I'm taking advantage of the fact that her computer is broken. She can kill me later (for the fabricated "rain dance" caption) when her laptop is repaired and she catches up on all the missed editions of French Word-A-Day. I know she misses the stories--and especially the comments, where she would send you her all caps LOVE! (Photo taken some time ago, in Sérignan-du-Comtat)
No photos off our flooded hous...
September 4, 2013
kif-kif! + list of Arabic words you will hear when in France
The island of Port-Cros, where those who love nature roam.... This protected site, off the coast of Hyères, is a protected paradise. Put this one on your bucket list -- unless you suffer from island fever or prefer to lick windows ("shop", that is) when on vacation. Only one boutique on this island--and it sells foutas. Read on.
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Today's word is weaved within t...
