Franglais – what charming coinage, a fusion of français and anglais, to describe a French scattered with English words. The longer I´ve lived in France, the more I realize how many anglicisms are actually used in every day speech. I´ve always thought French was relatively free from anglo-saxon imports, with French terms being used where the […]
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rose & raspberry kisses
During our first weeks in Paris, the weather, with very few exceptions, has been amazing: warm, summery, all one can ask for to feel welcomed by a new city. So when my family asked for whipped cream the other day, I´m sure they had ice cream in mind. I, on the other hand, wanted something else. […]