Basket, n : sneaker, trainer, sports shoe; basketball. une paire de baskets : a pair of trainers, a pair of sneakers The French word « basket » looks exactly like the English word “basket.” The word “basket” in English typically means “a woven container” or “a handheld shopping container.” In French « basket » refers […]
Croissance, nf : growth, development. La croissance des enfants dure jusqu’à l’adolescence. Children’s growth lasts until adolescence. Avec la croissance de l’entreprise, le patron a décidé d’embaucher. With the growth of the business, the boss decided to take on more staff.
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 […]
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