Why did I want to go to Dijon you ask … because we were nearing the end of our two week stay in Paris, we had one more TGV adventure to take, we were a bit fatigued and looking for a realitively quick out and back … and for the mustard of course !! Located […]
« Passer au peigne fin ». Literal translation: To pass through a fine comb. Meaning: To search thoroughly, to go through something with a fine-toothed comb. Ils ont passé le jardin au peigne fin pour essayer de trouver ses clés. They searched the garden thoroughly to try and find her keys.
China Today (French), 8 Dec 2025, par JI JING Quand la danse se fait thérapie La Chine lance son premier cursus universitaire dédié à la danse-thérapie. Àl’université normale de Nanjing pour l’éducation spécialisée (NNUSE), un cours commence par une question simple posée par Liu Shanshan, directrice du Bureau de l’enseignement et de la recherche en […]
Finalement, adv : eventually, in the end, when all is said and done. The French word « finalement » looks a lot like the English word “finally.” The most common meaning of “finally” in English is “at last.” In French, « finalement » typically means eventually, in the end, when all is said and done. […]
Bonheur, nm : happiness, joy, pleasure, delight, luck, good luck, good fortune. avoir le bonheur de : to have the good fortune to porter bonheur : to bring luck porter bonheur à qn : to bring sb luck au petit bonheur : haphazardly par bonheur : fortunately On dit qu’on ne peut pas acheter le […]
Did you know that the French language has interjections, just like the English language? French interjections are expressive words often placed at the beginning or end of sentences or phrases, used to convey a wide range of emotions, from joy and surprise to frustration and pain. Understanding and using these interjections can greatly enhance your […]
We are staying in Amboise to walk a short distance to visite the last home of Leonardo da Vinci. Amboise is closely associated with several historical figures, most notably Leonardo da Vinci, who lived in Amboise from 1516 to 1519. He accepted an invitation from King Francis I to reside at the Manoir du Clos […]
« Être une vraie girouette ». Literal translation: To be a true weathervane. Meaning: To change with the weather. Il change son avis tout le temps. Il est une vraie girouette. He changes his mind all the time. He’s a real weathervane.
Nord Éclair, le 26 Nov 2025 Âge chronologique ou âge biologique : quelles différences ? Votre âge reflète-t-il vraiment votre état de santé ? Notre âge chronologique (déterminé par notre naissance) n’est pas forcément en adéquation avec notre âge biologique. C’est en tout cas ce que la science tente de démontrer. ** Nord Éclair, le […]
Expérience, nf : experiment, experimentation, experience. The French word « expérience » looks almost exactly like the English word “experience.” The most common meaning of “experience” in English is “learning or perceptions over time” or “a personal event.” In French, « expérience » can mean experiment, experimentation, or experience. Une expérience se déroule actuellement dans […]
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