Coucou les amis, Something fun! This week, I made Madeleines and French Salted Carmel Ice Cream! So delicious! I’m thinking to offer a holiday Madeleine decorating class this fall … along with French Hot Chocolate. If you are interested, just let me know… it would be so fun and beyond delicious! Click here for my […]
Did you know that Paris has experienced a heatwave over the last two weeks? Now that’s not very fun… but Paris Plages is so fun!! And it starts today!! 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, for […]
Paris Normandie, 3 Jul 2025, par Victorien Cosson, Journaliste stagiaire redaction.rouen@paris-normandie.fr À la découverte des oeuvres du musée mobile La Londe. Des oeuvres du Centre Pompidou ont été installées dans le MuMO, un musée mobile qui amorce sa tournée d’été dans la métropole de Rouen. Première escale à La Londe. *** Paris Normandie, 3 Jul […]
Déception, nf : disappointment, disillusion. The French word « déception » looks almost the same as the English word “deception.” The most common meaning of “deception” in English refers to “deceit or dishonesty,” “a ruse or a hoax,” “something that deceives or is intended to deceive.” In French, « déception » means “a disappointment or […]
Canicule, nf : heatwave, intense heat, high temperatures. Saviez-vous que Paris a connu une canicule ces deux dernières semaines ? Did you know that Paris experienced a heatwave during the last two weeks? Pendant la canicule, il est recommandé de bien s’hydrater et de limiter ses efforts physiques. During a heatwave, it is advisable to […]
Did you know that words that end in -ion are often the same in French and English? And typically, if a word ends in -ion, it is a feminine noun in French. How convenient for those of us who enjoy speaking French! Most of these true cognates, where the spelling and meaning are the same, […]
Bonjour ! If you are planning a trip to Paris and you are thinking of renting a car, Don’t Do It. Finding a place to park in Paris is almost impossible, and the traffic is unbelievable. So, unless you enjoy searching for a parking place, or sitting in traffic, Don’t Do It! I love the […]
« Avaler des couleuvres ». Literal translation: To swallow grass snakes. Meaning: To put up with a lot. To swallow one’s pride. Après une perte dévastatrice, il a dû avaler des couleuvres et admettre sa défaite. After a devastating loss, he had to swallow his pride and admit his defeat.
L’Éveil de Pont-Audemer, 24 Jun 2025, par Mathilde Carnet Une école… pour les chiots! Les premiers mois de la vie d’un chien sont très importants : développement, sociabilité, apprentissages… Pour donner toutes les chances à votre animal d’être bien dans ses pattes, la clinique vétérinaire du Roumois crée l’école du chiot. *** L’Éveil de Pont-Audemer, […]
Monnaie, nf : coins or loose change, or currency in general. The French word « monnaie » looks and sounds alot like the English word “money.” The most common meaning of “money” in English refers to currency, both coins and paper, used to purchase something. In French, « monnaie » can mean currency in general, […]
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