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 […]
« Faire le pont ». Literal translation: To make the bridge. Meaning: To take a long weekend. Mon travail est très stressant ces derniers temps. Je pense que j’ai besoin de faire le pont. My job has been very stressing lately. I think I need to take a long weekend.
Le Journal de Montreal, le 2 juin 2026 On vieillit plus vite en dormant trop L’excès de sommeil n’est pas bénéfique pour la santé Le nombre d’heures de sommeil nécessaires varie selon la génétique de chaque personne, son environnement, son mode de vie et d’autres facteurs. Pour certains, six heures de sommeil suffisent, tandis que […]
Achever, vtr : to finish, to finish [sth] off, to complete. The French word « achever » looks a lot like the English word “achieve.” The word “achieve” in English typically means to accomplish or to be successful. In French, « achever » means “to finish, to finish something off, or to complete.” Vous pourrez […]
Énergie, nf : energy, vigor. avec énergie : energetically, vigorously Je n’ai pas beaucoup d’énergie ce matin. I haven’t got much energy this morning. Il récurait le plancher avec énergie. He was scouring the floor energetically. Il a protesté avec énergie. He protested vigorously.
Did you know that the prefix “re-” often indicates repetition: “redire” (to say again). Before a vowel, it becomes “ré-“: “être réélu” (to be re-elected), “réinventer” (to reinvent), etc. There are also some verbs that begin with a vowel or an “h” that take the prefix “r-” (without the “e”): “rouvrir” (to reopen), “rhabiller” (to […]
Let gardening season begin! Although I’m not French, I so enjoy their appreciation of simplicity and elegance that extends to their gardens. I was recently reading an article from a French newspaper (Le Reveil Normand (Orne), 27 May 2026, “Gardening, ally of physical and mental health”) about the benefits of gardening on our health, especially […]
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