Bras, nm : arm The French word « bras » looks almost the same as the English word “bra.” The most common meaning of “bra” in English refers to a feminine undergarment. In French, « bras » means “arm.” Quand je suis tombée, je me suis cassée le bras droit. When I fell, I broke my […]
Paix, nf : peace, harmony, calme, quiet, peacefulness, quietness. La paix est fragile. Quand on la trouve, on doit la protéger. Il ne faut pas tenir la paix pour acquise. Peace is fragile. When we find it, we must protect it. One must not take peace for granted.
Did you know that although one-part punctuation marks (like the period and the comma) are used identically in English and in French when writing a sentence, two-part punctuation marks (like the semi-colon, colon, question mark, and exclamation mark) need a space before and after? This convention is intended to enhance readability and visually separate the […]
Bonjour tout le monde ! My third most favorite thing to do in Paris is to buy a Paris Museum Pass and visit as many museums as I can! So many years ago, I just wanted to see the pyramid at the entrance of the Louvre … and it is stunning, but the variety of […]
« Tenir la jambe à quelqu’un. » Literal translation: To hold someone’s leg. Meaning: To bore someone with endless conversation, to corner someone. J’ai peur qu’elle va passer et me tenir la jambe. J’ai beaucoup de patience, mais j’ai tant de travail à faire aujourd’hui. Sois sympa. I’m afraid she will stop by and corner […]
Polenta crémeuse aux champignons et aux haricots blancs Le Journal de Montreal, 20 Mar 2025 ■ PORTIONS : 4 ■ PRÉPARATION : 15 MIN ■ CUISSON : 12 MIN INGRÉDIENTS 1 c. à soupe d’huile d’olive 2 paquets de champignons (227 g chacun), coupés en tranches fines 2 tasses de tomates cerises 1 boîte de […]
Bouton, nm : button, spot. The French word « bouton » looks almost the same as the English word “button,” and in fact, one of its meanings is actually “button.” Another common French meaning for the word « bouton » is “spot,” as in blemish or insect bite. Qu’est-ce que c’est que ça ? J’ai […]
Calme, adj : calm, quiet, tranquil, peaceful, cool. Cherchez à l’intérieur votre calme intérieur. Dans le calme, vous trouverez votre chemin. Look inward for your inner calm. In the calm, you will find your path.
Did you know that French punctuation is just similar enough to English to make you think “this is going to be easy,” but just different enough to throw you off? French considers punctuation marks in two categories: one-part punctuation marks (like the period and the comma); and two-part punctuation marks (like the question mark and […]
Bonjour ! My second most favorite thing to do in Paris? … it’s a tie … between taking a sunset cruise on the Seine on a Bateau Mouche and taking a bus tour around Paris to see the monuments lit up. We did these on the first and second nights of our first visit to […]
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