Courage, nm : courage, bravery fortitude, fearlessness. Le courage, c’est avoir peur mais le faire quand même. Il faut beaucoup de courage pour apprendre une nouvelle langue. Courage is being afraid but doing it anyway. It takes a lot of courage to learn a new language.
Did you know that « S’il vous plaît », « Merci », and « Merci beaucoup » are the second most important words in French? Just as « Bonjour » (Hello) is the most important word, using « S’il vous plaît » (Please) and « Merci » (Thank you) or « Merci beaucoup » (Thanks […]
Coucou ! My number one favorite tourist thing to do in Paris is to take a tour of the Eiffel Tower just before sunset. We did this on the last night of our first visit to Paris … it was the perfect ending to a perfect vacation. Yes, I know, unbelievably tourist-y, but so worth […]
« Se croire sorti de la cuisse de Jupiter. » Literal translation: To think oneself sprung from Jupiter’s thigh. Meaning: To think a lot of oneself. J’aime bien ton ami, mais quelquefois il me semble qu’il se croit sorti de la cuisse de Jupiter. I like your friend, but sometimes it seems to me that […]
Le Ploërmelais, 6 Mar 2025• APEI-Actualités. Par Nicole Gex Aix-en-Provence, ville d’eau et d’art La ville aux « mille fontaines » distinguée : le New York Times classe Aix-en-Provence au 7e rang des 52 sites du monde à visiter en 2025. Ce choix se justifie par les célébrations de l’année Cézanne. ** Le Ploërmelais, 6 […]
Blessé, adj. : hurt The French words « blessé » and « blesser » look very similar to the English word “blessed.” The most common meaning of “bless” in English is “to give a blessing to someone or something” or “to give health or happiness to someone.” The French words « blessé » and « […]
Persévérance, nf : perseverance, persistence, dedication, tenacity, determination, insistance. Avec persévérance, on peut atteindre ses objectifs. Avec persévérance, vous pouvez atteindre vos objectifs. With perseverance, one can acheve one’s goals. With perseverance, you can acheve your goals.
Did you know that today is Mardi Gras in France? Mardi Gras is among the most exported French holiday traditions. Most North Americans associate it with New Orleans, while Latin Americans think of Rio de Janeiro’s celebration and carnaval. Although it is not a public holiday, Mardi Gras is a popular holiday in Metropolitan France, […]
Salut ! I have been asked many times what are my favorite things about Paris. That is a REALLY HARD QUESTION to answer … it depends. Are you asking about tourist attractions? Are you asking about the ambiance of Paris? Are you asking about the daily routine of Parisians? Are you asking about the food? […]
« Avoir le cœur sur la main. » Literal translation: To have one’s heart in one’s hand. Meaning: To be generous, kindhearted, to give the shirt off one’s back. Il donne beaucoup d’argent aux associations caritatives. Il a le cœur sur la main. He gives a lot of money to charitable organizations. He is very […]
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