How to say wasp in French... and the fascinating life inside a figue!

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"Ignorance is Bliss." Remember this photo from last September? Back then, while eating my way from one end of this fig tree to the other, I had no idea there was more to a fig than meets the eye....



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guêpe (gep)


: wasp


Terms, Expressions, and an example sentence:


la taille de guêpe = slender-waisted, hourglass figure
le nid de guêpe = hornet's nest


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Published on July 12, 2013 02:41
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message 1: by Betty (new)

Betty Kristi as always I love your blog and now I am enjoying your book. I must say this column left me a bit disturbed though...I love figs and the thought of this activity taking place was a bit unsettling. But as always your humor and wonderful writing style was a marvelous distraction.

Best regards,
bj


message 2: by Kristin (new)

Kristin Espinasse Thank you Betty. I saw and enjoyed so much your latest comment (over at the blog). Never stop eating figs! The process I described happens very esrly on. :-)


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