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French Vocabulary – Jewelry Posted by Tim Hildreth on Jun 9, 2020
Qui n’aime pas un peu de fantaisie (who doesn’t like a little fantasy) ? In these strange times, a little sparkle, a little distraction is always welcome. So this week, we look at la joaillerie. The French are glad to die for love … But in the infamous words of a classic song, diamonds are a…
French Vocabulary – In the street Posted by Tim Hildreth on Jun 2, 2020
The other day I was out for a walk and practicing my French en même temps (at the same time) by naming all the things I could see. Les arbres, les plantes, le ciel, le soleil, des boîtes aux lettres, et la rue (The trees, the plants, the sky, the sun, mailboxes, and the street). When I got…
French Vocabulary – Working Out Posted by Tim Hildreth on Apr 28, 2020
While some countries are starting to relax their stay at home orders, people living in others – including la France, l’Angleterre, and many parts of les États-Unis (including where I live) – are still trying to find ways to pass the time while confinés chez eux. Virtual tours are great for the mind, but what…
French Music – Let’s get out of town Posted by Tim Hildreth on Apr 21, 2020
Let’s take another trip this week. This time, to a charming little corner of province. The French musical group Trois Cafés Gourmands(Three cafés gourmands) celebrates their own little coin de province (corner of the country) in À nos souvenirs (To our memories). Comment puis-je oublier How can I forget Ce coin de paradis? This corner of paradise?…
French Culture – Explore Posted by Tim Hildreth on Apr 7, 2020
Malheureusement (Sadly) the world is still at home. If you are one of the many people still looking at the world from inside the safety of your own home, I hope this week’s blog will being you a little divertissement (diversion) and un peu d’espoir (a little hope). On reste à la maison … If you are staying at…
French Culture – Quarantine Distractions Posted by Tim Hildreth on Mar 31, 2020
Well, not much has changed since last week. Les français sont tous encore confinés chez eux (The French are still confined to their homes) and around the world more and more of us are joining them as nous luttons ensemble pour empêcher la propagation du Covid-19 (we battle together to prevent the spread of Covid-19). …
French Language – Hope Posted by Tim Hildreth on Mar 17, 2020
This week’s song may be a few years old, but with the current evolving health situation in the world right now and the accompanying sense of angoisse (anxiety) gripping many nations, it seemed like a perfect time for a healthy dose of l’espoir. Hope While the song – signé (from, lit. signed) Gaëtan Roussel, the…