Zone, nf : zone, area; rough area, trashy. The French word « zone » looks exactly like the English word “zone.” The word “zone” in English typically refers to an area, but can refer to a “time zone” or “climate zone.” As a semi-false cognate, in French « zone » can mean “zone or area,” […]
Apprécier, vtr : to like, to appreciate; appreciation, enjoyment; to assess, to gauge, to estimate, to appraise. s’apprécier : to like each other, to have a lot of time for each other. J’apprécie beaucoup cette idée. I really like that idea. J’apprécierais que tu … I would appreciate it if you … Tous les élèves […]
Did you know that France observes it’s third May public holiday this week? Thursday, May 14th is Jeudi de l’Ascension or Ascension Day, celebrating Christ’s ascension into heaven 40 days after Easter. It always takes place on a Thursday, but the date will vary based on the calendar each year. Many businesses also close on […]
This weekend, I finished watching the recent Masterpiece/PBS TV adaptation of Alexandre Dumas’ iconic French novel, The Count of Monte Cristo, which follows Edmond Dantès, a young man falsely accused of treason. Although this tv series is in English, it is set in France, mostly Paris and Marseille. It has been a while since I […]
« Être au four et au moulin ». Literal translation: To be at the oven and at the mill. Meaning: To be in two places at one time. Je dois être au travail à 8h, mais j’ai un rendez-vous chez le médecin à 8h10. C’est impossible. Je ne peux pas être au four et au […]
Les Informations Dieppoises, le 5 May 2026 L’asperge : trois couleurs, mille idées L’asperge, vous l’aimez comment ? Verte, blanche ou violette ? L’asperge blanche – la plus commercialisée – pousse à l’abri de la lumière, sous terre, dans des buttes de sable ou de terre. Récoltée avant même de percer la surface, elle est […]
Unique, adj : only, unique, one of a kind. The French word « unique » looks exactly like the English word “unique.” The word “unique” in English typically means unique, inimitable, or exceptionnel. As a semi-false cognate, in French « unique » changes meaning depending on its position in relation to the noun it modifies. […]
Acceptation, nf : acceptance, resignation. acceptation de soi : self-acceptance Il confirme son acceptation à l’invitation. He confirms his acceptance of the invitation. Son acceptation de la situation est héroïque. His resignation to the situation is heroic.
Did you know that during this week, France commemorates Victory in Europe Day? Friday, May 8th is la Fête de la Victoire de 1945 (Victory in Europe Day). This French public holiday is also known as Jour de la Liberation, which marks Germany’s surrender in Reims, France in 1945. With this surrender, World War II […]
If you enjoyed the original The Devil Wears Prada, I highly recommend that you see The Devil Wears Prada 2. Although the story does not take us to Paris, it does visit Rome. It is amazing to me how actors can reprise previous roles, even 20 years later … but then that’s what really good […]
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