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I used to translate word for word first and then think of the figurative meaning when translating documents from French to English. MJ is using Parisian French which is totally different from the slang spoken here on the Prairies or even Quebec. Though Quebec will accept it, Francophones here in my...

Gayle, it means, "Good afternoon, everyone." French is delightful to deconstruct because it's such a quirky language. Toute le monde literally translates to "all the world" but figuratively means "everyone." It makes me smile every time I see it because it's so expansive and formal at the same time...

Hello all, I'm battling some decisions, and haven't been on here much lately because I don't always feel uplifted while here, or afterwards, although I used to. Have started, again, doing the exercise program that helped me feel so good 5 years ago. I've jsut a few more entries, then I can send off ...

Prairie Waif2 wrote: ↑

Tue Feb 23, 2021 3:32 pm

Bonne apres midi toute le monde!

I'm no hand at reading French. What does your greeting mean in English?

Hello friends, I have been trying to get our tax stuff ready to send to our accountant, over the past couple of days. Now, today, I'm unable to get my scan-to-computer to work. :( I'm trying a few things, before I give up and go to the library to see if they have a scanner I can use--will scan to my...

Jackie, I would just say don’t exhaust yourself getting ready for the surgery. If some things don’t get cleaned or ready meals made, it will all work out. Now is the time to splurge on takeout (takeaway) meals. Pamper yourself as much as possible before and after your surgery. I agree very much, BU...