Did you know that since 2012, the term « mademoiselle » should no longer be used in official forms, but it’s not “forbidden” to use it in everyday life? However, it’s used less and less for adult women. It’s still used for little girls. En français: Saviez-vous que depuis 2012, le terme « mademoiselle » […]
A beautiful gift crafted just for me! I recently received a very special gift from a thoughtful and creative friend… actually, this was the second time she has created a “junk journal” just for me. She knows of my love of France and the French language. I cannot imagine the time it took her to […]
« Ce n’est pas la mer à boire ». Literal translation: It’s not the sea to drink. Meaning: It’s not as bad as all that. It’s not asking the impossible. It’s not that big a deal. It’s not that difficult. It’s not rocket science. Tu peux le faire. Ce n’est pas la mer à boire. […]
La Provence Arles, le 7 Jul 2026, par Daniel Boccabella, Infos sur Facebook @Associationla-voix-des-chats Un chalet pour le “bonheur des chats” Co-financé par la mairie et l’association “La Voix des Chats”, cet espace de protection baptisé “Au bonheur des Chats” a été présenté mercredi dernier. Un nouveau territoire de solidarité vient d’être marqué dans la […]
Apologie, nf : justification, vindication, praise. The French word « apologie» looks almost exactly like the English word “apology.” The word “apology” in English typically means “an expression of regret.” In French « apologie » means “justification, vindication, praise.” Ce livre est une apologie de la curiosité. This book is a justification of curiosity. This […]
Méditation, nf : meditation, profond thought. Ce travail est le fruit de ses méditations. This work is the result of his deep thought. Grâce à la méditation, on peut apaiser son mental. You can calm your state of mind through meditation.
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 […]
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