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"Something good is coming my way." Try saying that and seeing what happens. More in today's story about a small miracle.

TODAY’S WORD: le prédicateur��



: preacher, speaker at a church service

PRONUNCIATION: [luh pray-dee-kah-tuhr]

Le prédicateur a parlé de foi et de résilience pendant le service.

The preacher spoke about faith and resilience during the service.

A DAY IN A FRENCH LIFE�� by Kristi Espinasse

When I said it was spring fever that had me feeling lackadaisical, I was hi...

TODAY'S WORD: petite virée

PRONUNCIATION: [puh-teet vee-ray]

DEFINITION: A short, casual trip or outing, often for pleasure or adventure. Typically used to describe a spontaneous or relaxed excursion.

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A DAY IN A FRENCH LIFE by Kristi Espinasse

Before my family flew back to the States, while the house still buzzed with activity, Jean-Marc and I slipped away for an overnight escapade. My husband’s 58th birthday was the perfect excuse to é���󲹱���� or escape our responsibilities here at home...

Deeply touched to see this collection of my postcards framed in the home of a longtime reader, Maria. Merci, mon amie!

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Family time in Cassis: Nephew Payne, girlfriend Maddi, Jackie, Ana, Max, my sister Heidi and my niece Reagan. Don’t miss today’s story!

MERCI!

A heartfelt merci to those who have ordered a copy of ! Four weeks after publishing, over 500 books have found their way into readers�� hands. If you haven’t yet picked up a copy, please know that every order makes a difference—not only in supporting this lifelong devotion, French Word-A-Day, but also in helping new readers disco...

Jean-Marc enjoys un roupillon at the beach. Enjoy an update on Chief Grape and more in today's post. I’ll see you in a few weeks, after my family’s visit. Read on.

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TODAY’S WORD: LE ROUPILLON...

Escaped parakeets, a boycott, and le rhume des foins in today's update. Don't miss a word!



IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT: POSSIBLE BLOG MOVE

Due to technical issues with my current blog, I may be switching to a new platform in the coming months (this is not yet certain).��

Please consider following me on , , , so we can stay connected. I’ll share updates there about where to find my latest posts.

Thank you for your support and patience! --Kristi

TODAY'S WORD: ...

Dear Readers,

The day has arrived! My new book, A Year in a French Life, is officially live on Amazon. After years of sharing stories with you on the blog, I am thrilled to present this collection in book form—one you can hold in your hands, gift to a friend, or take along on your own travels.

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Step into a charming French seaside town and experience a year of life, love, and laughter unde...

Dear Readers,

In just one week—on March 6th—my paperback memoir will officially launch! This full-color, 308-page labor of love is finally ready to meet the world. But will the world be able to find it? That’s where you come in!

I need your help. If you’ve been thinking about getting a copy for yourself—or for a friend��Thursday is the day to do it. A strong start is crucial, as early sales will not only help my book gain visibility online but also incr...

The Mediterranean landscape dotted with almond blossoms, as described in today's story. Read on...

TODAY’S WORD: Le Cours

: lesson, class

A DAY IN A FRENCH LIFE by Kristi Espinasse

After the bright yellow mimosa and the scarlet coquelicots, now les amandiers and les cerisiers are blossoming in the hills above our ��coastal town. Looking down a rocky trail, I can see the first signs of springtime crisscrossing the landscape, all the way to the bay of La Ciotat.

As my daughter and I hike...

Ever noticed how some people are having a day at the beach...while you are scrambling up the rocky coastline? In today's story, I’m feeling crabby in the rush to the finish line to publish my next book��

TODAY'S WORD: ABOUTISSEMENT

�� �� : completion, result, outcome

A DAY IN A FRENCH LIFE by Kristi Espinasse

I said I wasn't going to write this week, not with the run-up to my deadline—or the aboutissement of my manuscript, including the last-minute search for photos, typos, and peccadilloes...