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French Word-A-Day
A former desert rat from Phoenix decided to share a piece of Provence from her office in the various cafés along the French Riviera. The blog offers you a thrice-weekly slice of French life!
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- bavarder 1 day ago Hello faithful readers--and a warm bonjour to those who have recently signed up to this free word journal. This blog usually goes out three times a week, but we are on a new schedule since the arrival of my mom. For the past three weeks Mom and I have been digging in the garden, enjoying walks by...
- peuchère or What Not to Say to a Disabled Person 1 week ago I'm having the time of my life with my wonderful mom! I love this innocent, serendipitous photo with Mom and her little fish purse. The sign says: "You are at the right place. Look no further." Vous êtes au bon endroit. Ne cherchez plus. Provence Villa Rental Luberon luxury home; 4 bedrooms, 5...
- bivouaquer 2 weeks ago a couple of perruches, or parakeets, camped out in Sanary sur Mer Villa Royale apartment in Monaco. Large studio with beautiful sea views in the residential district of Beausoleil overlooking Monte Carlo Today's word is yet another example of how I learn English from the French... bivouaquer...
- How to say "a small matter" or "something trifle" in French 3 weeks ago Earlier this week, on Facebook, I posted Snoopy's message--even if I didn't believe a word of it. Provence Villa Rental Luberon luxury home; 4 bedrooms, 5 baths; gourmet kitchen, covered terrace & pool. Views of Roussillon. Click here une broutille (broo-tee) a trifle, a small matter, a little...
- What does "retour du bonheur" mean and what does this have to do with the word "muguet"? 3 weeks ago These are not lavender... and they're not the lily of the valley (a big subject today in France). Read on... retour du bonheur (reuh-toor-doo-bohn-ur) : return of happiness Audio File: D'après le langage des fleurs, le muguet signifie "retour du bonheur". According to the language of flowers, lily...
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Karene
20:39 PM November 23, 2012
20:39 PM November 23, 2012
I follow several expat blogs, but I think Kristen's (sp?) is the first one I found. I'm not even sure if I can vote more than once, but I have to give a shout-out to her blog! She has written so personally about her life, I feel as though she were my very best friend who is sharing her life with me over a cup of coffee. I love how her mother chimes in from Puerto Vallarto, and her husband makes a regular appearance on the blog too. I feel like I could show up at their house and be welcomed, even though she only knows me from my comments (and I promise not to!!! I would never stalk her like that!) But that's a tribute to the warm, inviting way she chronicles her adventures being married to a Frenchman, owning and operating a vineyard, raising French/American children, and settling into life in France.
