If you haven’t already done so, I strongly suggest you go check out the Panthéon on your next visit in Paris! Listen to why I loved it...and learn a few words and facts along the way! Vocabulary and Spelling of the French Words mentioned in this episode Un mausolée = a mausoleum Aux Grands Hommes la Patrie Reconnaissante = For Great Men the Grateful Nation La patrie = homeland, motherland Etre reconnaissant,e = to be grateful Le Pendule de Foucault Emouvant,e = moving LINKS and RESOURCES http://www.pantheonparis.com Episode 33 : How to Tell if a French Noun is Masculine or … Read More →
Melbourne French Festival “Paris to Provence” 2015: another great edition!
The best Festival for lovers of all things French! End of November marks a very exciting time of the year for all French lovers: “Paris to Provence”, Melbourne French Festival is on at Como House and Gardens (South Yarra). This year, I had cancelled my participation as an exhibitor due to my pregnancy (I’ve just entered the third trimester!), which gave me the opportunity to enjoy the festival as a visitor. You may already have seen some of the Melbourne French Festival pictures that I’ve posted on my Facebook and my Instagram. Talking about pictures, I won second place at the photo … Read More →
FYW 041 : Paris Attacks
I didn’t feel like recording a “normal” episode this week – just wanted to express my sorrow after the Paris attacks in the night of November 13th. I will give you some French vocabulary related to the attacks that you would have heard/read in the news (so be warned, they are sad words!) In the show notes I’ve included photos I took in our city of Melbourne on the night following the Paris attacks – a few monuments were lit in blue, white and red. Photography is an important means of expression to me and it was my way to show my family and friends in France that I was somehow with them, and … Read More →
FV 016 : The Pursuit of Vintage Letters in Paris with Marie Coudert
Marie Coudert collects and sells vintage letters from the facades of Parisian shops which are closing or undergoing renovation. She also has quite a unique way of getting around in Paris, a good eye (check her Instagram account!) and has published a very original book about cross stitching which is very unique as well. If you love Paris, its flea markets and vintage decoration, this episode is definitely for you! Follow with the transcription if you need to. Episode Timeline [04 min 36 sec] Where Marie lives and works. Parisian landmarks nearby. [06 min 25 sec] Emmaüs [07 min 35 sec] … Read More →