La minute Frenchic

Stop calling him The Michelin (Tyre) Man.... Il s'appelle : Le Bibendum !

One of the beauty of the French language is definitely its profusion of quirky, funny, poetic expressions... and I know it does not always make sense when translated into English leaving often French culture/language lovers completely flabbergasted... but isn't it part of the charm of the journey afterall?! Oui, oui, bien entendu ! In this episode, I'm taking you to my hometown Clermont-Ferrand to talk about Michelin [https://laventure.michelin.com/], Le Binbendum (also called the Michelin man), the connection between Michelin tyres and the Michelin stars awarded to restaurants representing the gastronomie française ... I will talk about the history and story behind Michelin success, why the Bibendum is called this way (and not Michelin man in France).... it is in today's podcast!  Follow me in my everyday adventure and embrace the french lifestyle! My Airbnb: Appartement cosy sous les toits de Riom ! [https://www.airbnb.co.uk/rooms/24109727?s=67&c=.pi115.pk0_9&a4ptk=4340_0_9_13970&af=115&sharer_id=22862829&source_impression_id=p3_1600925339_hOBv1JgPHHGmWpyJ] Weekendnotes: Virginie the Frenchie [https://www.weekendnotes.com/profile/560326/] Blog: https://helloworld-blog.com [https://helloworld-blog.com/] French Tutor: Conversation Class [https://helloworld-blog.com/2020/08/08/private-french-tutor-online-embrace-the-french-lifestyle/] Emily in Paris inspired wardrobe: https://virginiethefrenchie.creator-spring.com/ [https://virginiethefrenchie.creator-spring.com/] My Etsy Shop: Emilie in Paris [https://www.etsy.com/au/shop/EmilieInParisShop?ref=simple-shop-header-name&listing_id=1377882170] Insta: Little Frenchic [https://www.instagram.com/myfrenchyairbnb/?hl=fr] Tuesdays from 3pm to 6pm: Radio Adelaide 101.5FM - The Range (replay available) [https://radioadelaide.org.au/program/the-range/]

This Christmas, eat like a french with foie gras

One of the beauty of the French language is definitely its profusion of quirky, funny, poetic expressions... and I know it does not always make sense when translated into English leaving often French culture/language lovers completely flabbergasted... but isn't it part of the charm of the journey afterall?! Oui, oui, bien entendu ! In this episode, I will talk about FOIE GRAS (fatty liver) .... a lavish appetiser served on christmas tables in France... I will talk about its history, wine and food pairing and everything in between.... it is in today's podcast! Joyeux noël, merry christmas! Follow me in my everyday adventure and embrace the french lifestyle! My Airbnb: Appartement cosy sous les toits de Riom ! [https://www.airbnb.co.uk/rooms/24109727?s=67&c=.pi115.pk0_9&a4ptk=4340_0_9_13970&af=115&sharer_id=22862829&source_impression_id=p3_1600925339_hOBv1JgPHHGmWpyJ] Weekendnotes: Virginie the Frenchie [https://www.weekendnotes.com/profile/560326/] Blog: https://helloworld-blog.com [https://helloworld-blog.com/] French Tutor: Conversation Class [https://helloworld-blog.com/2020/08/08/private-french-tutor-online-embrace-the-french-lifestyle/] Emily in Paris inspired wardrobe: https://virginiethefrenchie.creator-spring.com/ [https://virginiethefrenchie.creator-spring.com/] Insta: Little Frenchic [https://www.instagram.com/myfrenchyairbnb/?hl=fr] Tuesdays from 3pm to 6pm: Radio Adelaide 101.5FM - The Range (replay available) [https://radioadelaide.org.au/program/the-range/]

If you have a bowl in France it means you have luck!

One of the beauty of the French language is definitely its profusion of quirky, funny, poetic expressions... and I know it does not always make sense when translated into English leaving often French culture/language lovers completely flabbergasted... but isn't it part of the charm of the journey afterall?! Oui, oui, bien entendu ! In this episode, I will talk about a handy french expression using the word BOL (as in bowl).... avoir du bol (j'ai du bol) Vs ne pas avoir de bol (je n'ai pas de bol),  actually it means something like: I have luck Vs I have no luck! Interesting.....intéressant....but why a bowl? what is the connection you may ask between a bowl and to be lucky, take a guess.... the answer lies in today's podcast! Et oui tu as du bol aujourd'hui tu vas apprendre une nouvelle expression avec moi ;) Follow me in my everyday adventure and embrace the french lifestyle! My Airbnb: Appartement cosy sous les toits de Riom ! [https://www.airbnb.co.uk/rooms/24109727?s=67&c=.pi115.pk0_9&a4ptk=4340_0_9_13970&af=115&sharer_id=22862829&source_impression_id=p3_1600925339_hOBv1JgPHHGmWpyJ] Weekendnotes: Virginie the Frenchie [https://www.weekendnotes.com/profile/560326/] Blog: https://helloworld-blog.com [https://helloworld-blog.com/] French Tutor: Conversation Class [https://helloworld-blog.com/2020/08/08/private-french-tutor-online-embrace-the-french-lifestyle/] Insta: Little Frenchic [https://www.instagram.com/myfrenchyairbnb/?hl=fr] Tuesdays from 3pm to 6pm: Radio Adelaide 101.5FM - The Range (replay available) [https://radioadelaide.org.au/program/the-range/]

Is French as simple as saying hello?!

One of the beauty of the French language is definitely its profusion of quirky, funny, poetic expressions... and I know it does not always make sense when translated into English leaving often French culture/language lovers completely flabbergasted... but isn't it part of the charm of the journey after-all?! Oui, oui, bien entendu ! In this episode, I will talk about a popular french expression using the word BONJOUR (oui oui you understood HELLO) .... c'est simple comme bonjour, it is simple as hello (easy peasy). But like Alanis Morissette would say, isn't it ironic don't you think?!....  when you know that in France, especially for foreigners (and sometimes even for natives) saying hello can be a bit tricky or even confusing....why you may ask.... well let's find out in today's podcast! Promis c'est simple comme bonjour ;) Follow me in my everyday adventure and embrace the french lifestyle! My Airbnb: Appartement cosy sous les toits de Riom ! [https://www.airbnb.co.uk/rooms/24109727?s=67&c=.pi115.pk0_9&a4ptk=4340_0_9_13970&af=115&sharer_id=22862829&source_impression_id=p3_1600925339_hOBv1JgPHHGmWpyJ] Weekendnotes: Virginie the Frenchie [https://www.weekendnotes.com/profile/560326/] Blog: https://helloworld-blog.com [https://helloworld-blog.com/] French Tutor: Conversation Class [https://helloworld-blog.com/2020/08/08/private-french-tutor-online-embrace-the-french-lifestyle/] Insta: Little Frenchic [https://www.instagram.com/myfrenchyairbnb/?hl=fr] Tuesdays from 3pm to 6pm: Radio Adelaide 101.5FM - The Range (replay) [https://radioadelaide.org.au/program/the-range/]

In French you don't say "keep me posted" but keep me ... au jus !

One of the beauty of the French language is definitely its profusion of quirky, funny, poetic expressions... and I know it does not always make sense when translated into English leaving often French culture/language lovers completely flabbergasted... but isn't it part of the charm of the journey afterall?! Oui, oui, bien entendu ! In this episode, I will talk about a handy french expression using the word COURANT (as in curent, power, flow) or JUS (juice).... se tenir au courant (tiens moi au courant), or se tenir au jus (tiens moi au jus)  actually means something like: keep me informed, keep me informed, keep me in the loop! Interesting.....intéressant....but why curent? juice? what is the connection you may ask.... the answer lies in today's podcast! Tiens moi au jus si tu n'as pas compris ;) Follow me in my everyday adventure and embrace the french lifestyle! My Airbnb: Appartement cosy sous les toits de Riom ! [https://www.airbnb.co.uk/rooms/24109727?s=67&c=.pi115.pk0_9&a4ptk=4340_0_9_13970&af=115&sharer_id=22862829&source_impression_id=p3_1600925339_hOBv1JgPHHGmWpyJ] Weekendnotes: Virginie the Frenchie [https://www.weekendnotes.com/profile/560326/] Blog: https://helloworld-blog.com [https://helloworld-blog.com/] French Tutor: Conversation Class [https://helloworld-blog.com/2020/08/08/private-french-tutor-online-embrace-the-french-lifestyle/] Insta: Little Frenchic [https://www.instagram.com/myfrenchyairbnb/?hl=fr] Tuesdays from 3pm to 6pm: Radio Adelaide 101.5FM - The Range (replay) [https://radioadelaide.org.au/program/the-range/]