Agenda, nm : diary, datebook, calendar on computer, schedule, planner. The French word « agenda » looks exactly like the English word “agenda.” The word “agenda” in English typically means “things to do” or “an underlying goal.” An agenda can also mean “a diary” in English In French « agenda » means “diary, datebook, calendar […]
Liberté, nf : freedom, liberty. être en liberté : to be free mettre en liberté : to set free, to release en liberté provisoire : on bail en liberté surveillée : on probation en liberté conditionnelle : on parole Vous pouvez prendre nos vies, mais vous n’aurez jamais notre liberté. You may take our lives, […]
Did you know that France celebrates La Fête Nationale (Bastille Day) today, July 14? France’s fête nationale commemorates the storming of La Bastille on 14 July 1789, which was the beginning of the French Revolution. Only English speakers call it Bastille Day. In France, it is more commonly known as Quatorze Juillet (referring to the […]
France is in the World Cup semi-finals!! Tomorrow afternoon, France will meet Spain in Texas to decide which team will go on to the final match Sunday afternoon, July 19th in New York. I’ll admit it… I’m not much of a professional sports fan… there is something about the money and agression that annoys me. […]
« Tirer les plans sur la comète ». Literal translation: To draw up plans on the comet. Meaning: To count one’s chickens before they’ve hatched. Tu veux être médecin, génial ! Mais je crois que tu es en train de tirer des plans sur la comète. D’abord, tu dois obtenir ton diplôme. You want to […]
Le Matin Dimanche, le 5 Jul 2026, par Tatiana Sequeira Nascimento Nuits agitées, pensées en boucle, anxiété diffuse… quand les températures s’emballent, notre équilibre émotionnel vacille aussi. La chaleur ne met pas seulement notre organisme à rude épreuve, elle fragilise aussi notre équilibre émotionnel. C’est ce que beaucoup ont ressenti ces derniers jours: une irritabilité […]
Affluence, nf : crowd, crowds. une forte affluence : large crowds une faible affluence : small numbers connaître un record d’affluence : record numbers battre un record d’affluence : to have record crowds heures d’affluencer : rush hour jours d’affluence : busy period The French word « affluence » looks exactly like the English word […]
Responsabilité, nf : liability, responsibility. prendre ses responsabilités : to take responsibility for one’s actions refuser la responsabilité de : to deny responsibility for L’hôtel décline toute responsabilité en cas de vol. The hotel does not accept any liability in the event of theft. Les parents ont la responsabilité de leurs enfants. Parents have responsibility […]
Did you know that Paris has experienced a heatwave over the last several weeks? Now that’s not very fun… but Paris Plages is so fun!! And it started July 4th. What is Paris Plages? Over about an eight week period each summer, Paris brings in sand and places it along the Seine, and other locations, […]
And I’m back! With my spring gardening complete, it was time to reposition the patio cushions and take a short break to enjoy my hard work. I must admit, a few apéros and French treats were involved! As much as I enjoy the greenery and flowers of spring and summer, the heat can really do […]
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