Category Archives: French language

Starting Year 14: Reflections and memories

Posted on August 4, 2023 by loren24250

As I’ve written in the past two postings, Jan and I have just started our 14th year of living full-time in France. Feeling reflective, I am posting a few sample comments from Radio Free Daglan over the years. It’s a … Continue reading →

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A double dose of Daglan

Posted on June 11, 2023 by loren24250

In the event that I’m wrong about something, I’m the first to admit it. Well, okay, probably I’m only one of the first. In any event, it turns out I was wrong in a recent prediction about the Daglan signs … Continue reading →

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Remembrances of things past

Posted on May 1, 2023 by loren24250

There’s a language spoken in several parts of southern France that sounds to many visitors like some sort of mix of French and Spanish. In fact, it’s an old language called Occitan. If you’re not familiar with Occitan, here’s a … Continue reading →

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French connection: Morocco, Part II

Posted on March 3, 2015 by loren24250

In today’s posting, we visit the medina of Marrakech — the city’s ancient quarter — and enter the souk or market via the Jamaa el Fna, a huge square in the heart of the city. In the interests of accuracy, … Continue reading →

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Strip the Willow, Daglan-style

Posted on January 5, 2015 by loren24250

It’s a bit nerve-wracking to organize a party for neighbours in Daglan, strictly for linguistic reasons. Since the Greater Daglan Area has so many holiday home owners whose first language isn’t French, how will the party chatter go? The risk … Continue reading →

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And a good time was had by all

Posted on June 30, 2013 by loren24250

Tout le monde. Literally, it means all the world, but in day-to-day usage it means everyone or everybody. And last night in Daglan, tout le monde turned out for a community event that seems to have become an instant hit … Continue reading →

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Daglan’s quiet, polite demonstration

Posted on January 11, 2013 by loren24250

No doubt you’ve seen television coverage of protests in France — complete with angry marchers, and even burning cars. Well, we had a protest near Daglan today and it was a manifestation (demonstration) of a very different sort. In fact, … Continue reading →

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From Belgium, with chocolate (and friends)

Posted on November 12, 2012 by loren24250

Here’s a tiny bit of a translation lesson, just to expose you to the wild and wacky world of languages in Europe. This past weekend, my wife and I stopped in the village of Salviac after a foie gras shopping … Continue reading →

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