Did you know that the euphonic “l’” has no grammatical function and is not obligatory? It is used before “on” to facilitate pronunciation in speech, but it is also found in writing with “et”, “si”, “que”, “où”, “lorsque” + “on”. Okay, I’ll admit it, I did not know the meaning of “euphonic.” Just in case […]
Oh My Gosh … so many babies!! A dear friend recently said that mon jardin is like an oasis, a paradise for birds … what a compliment!!! She mentioned that I provide food and water, and because of the trees, birds have a place to hide. That was exactly my plan … I’m going to […]
« Il n’y a pas le feu ». Literal translation: There’s no fire. Meaning: Calm down, we’re in no hurry. Where’s the fire? Calme-toi ! Il n’y a pas le feu ! Nous avons encore un peu de temps. Calm down! We’re in no hurry. We still have a little time.
La Tribune Dimanche (France), le 31 mai 2026, PROPOS RECUEILLIS PAR MATHIS BEAUTRAIS * « Le Livre des vacances », Guénaëlle Gault et Jean Viard, L’Aube. « Les congés sont un facteur du bonheur » La dirigeante de l’Observatoire de la société et de la consommation analyse les habitudes des Français pendant l’été et le […]
Annonceur / Annonceuse, nm / nf : announcer, advertiser. The French word « annonceur » looks almost exactly like the English word “announcer.” The word “announcer” in English typically means someone “who introduces a TV show, or an event.” In French « annonceur » can mean “announcer,” but typically it means “advertiser.” Cet annonceur a […]
Introspection, nf : introspection, self-reflection, self-examination, looking inward. Après cet échec, je fais une introspection. Following that failure, I am taking time for reflection. L’introspection est une composante importante de la psychothérapie. Introspection is an important part of psychotherapy.
Did you know that in French, months do not take a capital letter when talking about a date, but they do take one when talking about a holiday or a commemoration: May 1st, July 14th, November 11th? Ahhh … le français a beaucoup de nuance. En français: Saviez-vous que en français, les mois ne prennent […]
Well, I’m back … again. The last 6 weeks have been like none other for me, mostly in a good way … guests, dinners, apéros, and trying to keep mon jardin going. The heat where I live has been difficult to bear, but with the occasional rain, things are still blooming and for the most […]
L’été dans mon jardin de derrière : Papa merlebleu nourrit son bébé merlebleu !! Un écureuil du quartier prend une pause pour échapper à la chaleur. En anglais : Summer in mon jardin de derrière: Papa bluebird feeding baby bluebird!! Resident squirrel taking a break from the heat.
« Bâtir des châteaux en Espagne ». Literal translation: To build castles in Spain. Meaning: To build castles in the air. Arrête de bâtir des châteaux en Espagne. Tu es en train de faire des projets irréalisable. Stop building castles in Spain. You’re making unrealistic plans.
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