Did you know that « se faire + infinitif » (= “to do oneself + infinitive”) is used to indicate that one does not perform the action oneself? If I had my hair cut, it wasn’t me who cut my hair. If I have a house built, it’s not me who builds it, etc. En […]
As I continue to explore my personalized “junk journal,” I think to the boutiques, markets, and vendors along La Seine à Paris. What a great location to find treasures that will serve as memories in the days to come. I remember my first French book that I purchased along La Seine. Nothing fancy, just a […]
« Tomber des nues ». Literal translation: To fall from the clouds. Meaning: To fall off one’s chair. To be completely taken aback. To be very surprised. Quand il a démissionné, je suis tombé des nues. When he resigned, I was completely taken aback.
Le Figaro, le 25 août 2026, par Georges Malbrunot L’arabie saoudite financera un vaste parc d’attractions près de Paris Parmi les accords et les contrats, le prince héritier Mohammed Ben Salman a annoncé un investissement de 6 milliards d’euros à Cergy-pontoise. Le Figaro, 25 Aug 2026, by Georges Malbrunot Saudi Arabia will finance a vast […]
Balance, nf : scales, weighing scales; (slang) snitch, squealer . jeter qch dans la balance : to throw sth into the equation faire pencher la balance en faveur de qn/qch : to tip the scales in favour of sb/sth la Balance : Libra être de la Balance : to be Libra The French word « […]
Authentique, adj : genuine, authentic, real. Ce meuble est un authentique Louis XV. This piece of furniture is a genuine Louis XV.
Did you know that young French people use a lot of English words when it comes to love? They no longer talk about “rendez-vous galant” (romantic rendezvous), but rather a “date.” A “crush” is someone you’re attracted to and have “feelings” for; a “redflag” is a toxic person to avoid in a relationship and whom […]
Last week I shared pictures of the most exquisite “junk journal” created just for me by my unbelievably creative friend. So just what is a “junk journal?” “A junk journal is a handmade, often upcycled book or notebook made from a mix of recycled or “found” materials — things you might otherwise throw away, such […]
« C’est au bout du monde ». Literal translation: It’s at the end of the world. Meaning: It’s halfway around the world. Pour leur voyage de noces, ils sont allés au bout du monde. For their honeymoon, they travelled halfway around the world Mon amour est sans limite ! Je te suivrai jusqu’au bout du […]
Le Petit Quotidien, le 25 août 2026 L’astronaute Sophie Adenot est sortie dans l’espace Sophie Adenot est devenue la première Française à sortir dans l’espace, le 18 août. Pendant 6 heures et 23 minutes, avec l’Américain Anil Menon, elle a démonté une antenne de l’ISS, la Station spatiale internationale. Les 2 astronautes n’ont pas eu […]
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