FRENCH PHRASES

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

Faire les cent pas

Walk a hundred steps -- as in, walk around a bit while you're waiting for a friend. Walking is one of my favorite pastimes.

Faire son marché

To do one's own shopping -- a great way to see what fruits and vegetables are at their peak in the season, and to run into friends.

Fais-toi plaisir

Take your pleasures -- have your diversions. Above all, make sure you enjoy yourself.

Faites simple

Keep it simple. This is my mantra in all things.

Force majeure

Literally this means "superior force," and you see it in every legal contract. I use the phrase to describe the natural effects of aging on our bodies.

MIREILLE'S CALENDAR

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“De rigueur ”

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FRENCH WOMAN'S MANIFESTO

French women eat for pleasure.

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