Monday, November 19, 2018

Act of Caring (2018-11-19)

Act of Caring

I walked to the grocery store and got Azrael some wet food.

Blog Question Of The Day (2018-11-19)

Blog Question Of The Day 

What could I buy for myself with $110?

La Connexion Francaise (2018-11-19)

La Connexion Francaise

amener = lead
monture = mount
selle = saddle
décocher = shoot
autant = much
emporter = carry

Dénombrement en français

J'ai fini deux livres aujourd-hui.



The Daily Affirmation (2018-11-19)

The Daily Affirmation

I surprisingly won Yahoo basketball last week.

Sunday, November 18, 2018

La Connexion Francaise (2018-11-18)

La Connexion Francaise

nacrer = pearled
ceinture = belt
coque = shell
blafrer = slash
estafilade = slash
cicatriser = heal
temoin = witness
rocailleuse = gravelly

Dénombrement en français

Nous devons redoubler d'efforts!!



Saturday, November 17, 2018

Blog Question Of The Day (2018-11-17)

Blog Question Of The Day

Should I get rid of my projection TV?

Do my Porgs need names?

The Daily Affirmation (2018-11-17)

The Daily Affirmation

The Hilltops won the championship again.

Act of Caring (2018-11-17)

Act of Caring

I added water to the hot tub.

I took care of some grooming that had been bothering me.

La Connexion Francaise (2018-11-17)

La Connexion Francaise

piste = track
lascar = guy
remonter = ride up
jusqu'à = until
ralentir = slow down
chancelant = unsteady
à bout de souffle = breathless
hors = except
haleine = breath
donjon = dungeon

Dénombrement en français

Je ne veux pas faire n'importe quoi aujourd-hui.

Friday, November 16, 2018

The Daily Affirmation (2018-11-16)

The Daily Affirmation

I scored three goals in Delco hockey today.

La Connexion Francaise (2018-11-16)

La Connexion Francaise

soupçonnait = suspected
nettement = clearly
guère = hardly
laiton = brass
poitrine = chesy
maudit = damn
emporter = carry
fouiller = search

Dénombrement en français

Le chapitre de aujourd-hui n'etait pas éclairant.

Thursday, November 15, 2018

La Connexion Francaise (2018-11-15)

La Connexion Francaise

courber = bend
écrata = aside
au fond = basically
foncer = charge
seuil = threshold
tapoter = tap
encadrement = framing
perruque = wig
écharpe = scarf

Dénombrement en français

Mon livre est devenant trés mysterieuse.

Wednesday, November 14, 2018

La Connexion Francaise (2018-11-14)

La Connexion Francaise

hausser = increase
avertir = warn
interloqué = speechless
tirer = shoot
verrou = lock
jurer = swear
pêne = bolt
coulisser = slide
froncer = frown
poignée = handle
ébahir = dumbfound
grinçant = creaky
gonds = hinges
déloger = dislodge
gâche = spoils

Dénombrement en français

Qu'est-ce qu'est passant dans mon livre!


The Daily Affirmation (2018-11-13)

The Daily Affirmation

I enjoyed my first trip to Rogers Place.

Tuesday, November 13, 2018

Today I Learned . . . (2018-11-13)

Today I Learned . . .

There are CFL trading cards.

La Connexion Francaise (2018-11-13)

La Connexion Francaise

ivrogne = drunkard
cuver = sleep it off
marmotter = mumble, mutter
paillard = ribald
effleurer = brush
aplatir = flatten
plis = folds
tablier = apron
décocher = shoot
combler = fill in
gazouiller = chirp
brievement = briefly
vif = bright
effraction = breaking in
bée = speechless
émouvoir = move

Dénombrement en français

Holly a un mauvais dos.

Monday, November 12, 2018

Act of Caring (2018-11-12)

Act of Caring

I got 10/10 hours on a vacation day.

Blog Question Of The Day (2018-11-12)

Blog Question Of The Day

Should I start playing an iPad game?

La Connexion Francaise (2018-11-12)

La Connexion Francaise

rougir = blush
subite = sudden
poing = fist
lorgner = ogle
cramoisi = crimson
menton = chin
tricot = knitting
bêtise = stupidity
emmener = bring
apporter = bring
écuelle = feeding bowl
civet = stew

Dénombrement en français

Ragoût et civet tous le deux signifie "stew".

Sunday, November 11, 2018

Act of Caring (2018-11-11)

Act of Caring

I took care of my dog when she was upset today.

La Connexion Francaise (2018-11-11)

La Connexion Francaise

au bout = at the end
rouspêter = grumble
inconnu = unknown
roucoulant = cooing
aubergiste = innkeeper
pouce = thumb
avenant = rider

Dénombrement en français

Aujourd-hui, nous souvenons.


Saturday, November 10, 2018

La Connexion Francaise (2018-11-10)

La Connexion Francaise

écarquiller = widen
chambouler = upset
épousseter = dust
voler = steal
coffre-fort = safe
dessus = above
dessous = below
tôt = early
soigneusement = carefully
affolement = panic
mâcher = chew
demeurer = remain
avis = view
moue = pout
mendiant = beggar

Dénombrement en français

J'ai besoin de plus livres de nutrition.


Friday, November 09, 2018

La Connexion Francaise (2018-11-09)

La Connexion Francaise

farfouiller = rummage
bouger = move
paillasse = mattress
gré = will
revanche = revenge
seuil = threshold
fouiller = search

Dénombrement en français

C'est trop froid dehors!


Thursday, November 08, 2018

The Daily Affirmation (2018-11-08)

The Daily Affirmation

My trip to the dentist was ultra-quick and effortless.

Act of Caring (2018-11-08)

Act of Caring

I called the dentist about my tooth.

La Connexion Francaise (2018-11-08)

La Connexion Francaise

enduire = coat
guingois = askew
rôtir = roast
dodeliner = nod
appuyer = support
souffler = blow
paillasse = clown
replonger = relapse
ranger = tidy
grimper = climb
escabeau = stool

Dénombrement en français

J'ai eu un autre bon jour de lecture.

Wednesday, November 07, 2018

Blog Question Of The Day (2018-11-07)

Blog Question Of The Day

Why is fried chicken pizza not a thing?

La Connexion Francaise (2018-11-07)

La Connexion Francaise

délabré = dilapidated
asile = asylum
frémis = shudder
fard = makeup
piquer = sting
tandis = while
appuyer = support
fêler = crack
chassieux = bleary
chantonner = hum

Dénombrement en français

Ma lecture en français est plus vite aujourd-hui.


Tuesday, November 06, 2018

La Connexion Francaise (2018-11-06)

La Connexion Francaise

étouffer = choke
semelle = sole
chair = flesh
émeute = riot
témoin = witness

Dénombrement en français

Francais est plus amusement quand je n'ai pas besoin de recherchant chaque troisième mot.


Monday, November 05, 2018

Today I Learned . . . (2018-11-05)

Today I Learned . . .

If you mouse over the number of people in a district, in an info window in Cities: Skyline, it will give you a popup of the demographic breakdown of the people.

The Daily Affirmation (2018-11-05)

The Daily Affirmation

Happiness is ... sharing the couch for the evening with your pets.

La Connexion Francaise (2018-11-05)

La Connexion Francaise

cuivre = copper
gémisse = groan
adoucier = soften
crisper = tense
deboutonner = unbutton
poitrine = chest

Dénombrement en français

Je crois que J'endormi bien mais Je ne pense pas clearement.

Sunday, November 04, 2018

Today I Learned . . . (2018-11-04)

Today I Learned . . .

It is faster to charge a device from a wall adapter as they are rated for more current than a computer USB port.  USB 1.0 and 2.0 ports can only output a maximum of 500 mA.  A USB 3.0 port can delivery up to 900 mA.

Little Caesars closes at 10 PM on Sundays.  ...  I'm not a fan.

Act of Caring (2018-11-04)

Act of Caring

I cleaned up the kitchen this afternoon.

Blog Question Of The Day (2018-11-04)

Blog Question Of The Day 

Do referees have to make an effort to get out of the way of players?

La Connexion Francaise (2018-11-04)

La Connexion Francaise

esquisser = sketch
cracher = spit
chavirer = capsize
autant = much
guère = hardly
rentrer = go back, return
soulager = relieve
matelas = mattress
paille = straw
ruisseler = stream
lueur = glow
tousser = cough
poumons = lungs
pavot = poppy

Dénombrement en français

Ma lecture du français est pauvre aujourd'hui.

Saturday, November 03, 2018

La Connexion Francaise (2018-11-03)

La Connexion Francaise

rabattre = tilt
ventre = belly
pencher = lean
redresser = straighten
enfin = finally
nettement = clearly
retrousser = roll up
parsemer = sprinkle
rousseur = redness
grandir = grow
quasiment = nearly
soigner = treat

Dénombrement en français

Aujourd'hui en train de lire est allé mieux.



Friday, November 02, 2018

The Daily Affirmation (2018-11-02)

The Daily Affirmation 

I scored a sweet goal in Delco hockey this afternoon.

La Connexion Francaise (2018-11-02)

La Connexion Francaise

compère = accomplice
pencher = lean
dompter = subdue
mâchoire = jaw
nuque = neck
remporter = win
accablement = depression
scélérats = scoundrels
égratigner = scratch
sauter = jump
cou = neck
ventre = belly
déguerpir = clear off
honte = shame
oser = dare
peau = skin

Dénombrement en français

Je ne comprend pas assez mots.



Thursday, November 01, 2018

Act of Caring (2018-11-01)

Act of Caring

I changed my contact lenses this morning.

La Connexion Francaise (2018-11-01)

La Connexion Francaise

ramasser = pick up
bagarre = fight
affoler = panic
planquer = stash
saisir = grab
heurter = knock
écraser = crush
manche = handle
menton = chin
alentours = surroundings
pardessus = above
taureau = bull
chapardeurs = scroungers
parvenir = reach
châtains = brown
griffer = scratch

Dénombrement en français

J'ai lutté avec ma lirant aujourd-hui.


Wednesday, October 31, 2018

Blog Question Of The Day (2018-10-31)

Blog Question Of The Day 

Why does the raspberry iced tea/lemonade that I make at work always taste more lemon-y than the same recipe that I make at home?

Act of Caring (2018-10-31)

Act of Caring 

I picked up a bunch of little bits of paper on the floor in the hallway at work.

The Daily Affirmation (2018-10-31)

The Daily Affirmation 

Microsoft gave me a refund, when I asked, on the XBox Live Gold subscription I wasn't going to use.

La Connexion Francaise (2018-10-31)

La Connexion Francaise

escroc = crook
bousculer = shove
filer = spin
gourdin = cudgel
déchirer = tear
creux = hollow
poing = fist
renifler = sniff
blème = pale
goutte = drop
balbutier = stammer
tenter = try
fondre = melt

Dénombrement en français

Le lirant de aujourd-hui etait sur un bagarre.


Tuesday, October 30, 2018

The Daily Affirmation (2018-10-30)

The Daily Affirmation

I managed to list all 31 NHL teams without having to look up any or rely on hints.

La Connexion Francaise (2018-10-30)

La Connexion Francaise

fendre = split
braquèr = shine
pivoine = peony
soumettre = submit
échevins = aldermen
glisser = slip
creux = hollow
mépris = contempt
escroquer = swindle

Dénombrement en français

J'ai mépris pour mon cuisses ce me tourment.


Blog Question Of The Day (2018-10-30)

Blog Question Of The Day

Do elephants ever worry about being fat?

What is the NHL team with the worst name?

Monday, October 29, 2018

La Connexion Francaise (2018-10-29)

La Connexion Francaise

ondulés = wavy
perruque = wig
tache = spot
poignet = wrist
cuisses = thighs
toiser = eye scornfully
mépris = contempt
balivernes = nonsense
renfrogner = scowl
témoin = witness

Dénombrement en français

Mon cuisses est endolori après faisant poids hier.


Sunday, October 28, 2018

Act of Caring (2018-10-28)

Act of Caring

I loaded the green bin with leaves and filled the ice bucket.

The Daily Affirmation (2018-10-28)

The Daily Affirmation

We won our ball hockey game tonight.

La Connexion Francaise (2018-10-28)

La Connexion Francaise

meunier = miller
volte-face = about-face
tignasse = wig
bouclée = curly
gamine = little girl
aguets = lookout
piocher = draw
coffret = box

Dénombrement en français

Mon chien prend trop de la canapé.

Saturday, October 27, 2018

Act of Caring (2018-10-27)

Act of Caring

I helped a guy with directions.

La Connexion Francaise (2018-10-27)

La Connexion Francaise

tablier = apron
boucher = butcher
cantonade = anycast
gémisse = groan
rugir = roar
crisper = tense
allécher = entice
détourner = divert
couenne = rind
cochon = pig
parier = bet
accroitre = increase
avoine = oat
brebis = sheep

Dénombrement en français

Ma chemise nouveau as un odeur.

Friday, October 26, 2018

The Daily Affirmation (2018-10-26)

The Daily Affirmation

I scored a quality goal in Delco hockey today.

Blog Question Of The Day (2018-10-26)

Blog Question Of The Day

How good would a MLB player be at slo-pitch?

La Connexion Francaise (2018-10-26)

La Connexion Francaise

éventaires = trays
fournir = provide
craintive = fearful
chaland = barge
denrées = food
entasser = heap
charrette = cart
puanteur = stench
crotin = dung
subir = undergo
ecureuils = squirrels
remplir = fill
riposter = hit back

Dénombrement en français

Je ne sais pas pourquoi j'obtiens le grande boisson.




Thursday, October 25, 2018

The Daily Affirmation (2018-10-25)

The Daily Affirmation

Happiness is, a cat in your lap and no reason to have to get up.

Today I Learned . . . (2018-10-25)

Today I Learned . . . 

Bluetooth head phones are not allowed on an Air Canada flight.

There are charging stations in the Millar Ave Taco Bell.

La Connexion Francaise (2018-10-25)

La Connexion Francaise

bout = end
botte = boot
repousser = repel
rougir = blush
fouiller = search
partout = all over
nid = nest
planche = board
branlante = rickety
debout = standing
lâcher = release
avis = view
fond = background
tort = wrong
génie = genius
jadis = formerly
déprimant = depressing
bée = speachless
chatoyant = shimmering
soie = silk
voûte = vault

Dénombrement en français

Je n'aime pas aller loin de maison.



Tuesday, October 23, 2018

Today I Learned . . . (2018-10-23)

Today I Learned . . .

BART testing originated from a lab in Regina.

The Daily Affirmation (2018-10-23)

The Daily Affirmation

A new Cities expansion was released today.

La Connexion Francaise (2018-10-23)

La Connexion Francaise

rédiger = write
plume = feather
soulager = relieve
roucouler = coo
soucier = worry
nid = nest

Dénombrement en français

Je m'inquiète trop.



Monday, October 22, 2018

The Daily Affirmation (2018-10-22)

The Daily Affirmation

I won big in fantasy football tonight.

La Connexion Francaise (2018-10-22)

La Connexion Francaise

grumeaux = lumps
éparpiller = scatter

Dénombrement en français

J'ai besoin de plus efficacité.


Sunday, October 21, 2018

Act of Caring (2018-10-21)

Act of Caring

I added a pail of water to the hot tub.


Blog Question Of The Day (2018-10-21)

Blog Question Of The Day

From where to onions originate?

The Daily Affirmation (2018-10-21)

The Daily Affirmation

I had a good time playing ball hockey today.

La Connexion Francaise (2018-10-21)

La Connexion Francaise

bec = beak
boulanger = baker
fournée = batch
pelle = shovel
lorsque = when
bondir = leap
tabouret = stool
pousser = push
susauter = jump
envoler = fly
effarocher = startle
désinvolture = flippancy
au fond = basically
soupire = sigh
tremper = soak

Dénombrement en français

Je n'ai pas energie ce matin.

Saturday, October 20, 2018

La Connexion Francaise (2018-10-20)

La Connexion Francaise

débarras = storeroom
plafond = ceiling
cuve = tank
entreposer = store
enchâsser = enshrine
debout = standing
bêtement = foolishly
sidérer = flabbergast
fatras = mess
aiguilles = points
abasourdi = thunderstruck
sautiller = hop
picorer = peck
ratisser = rake
feuille = leaf

Dénombrement en français

Je vais ratisser feuilles cet après-midi.

Friday, October 19, 2018

The Daily Affirmation (2018-10-19)

The Daily Affirmation 

I scored my first goal of the Delco hockey season today.

Blog Question Of The Day (2018-10-19)

Blog Question Of The Day 

Is $3.29 a good price for a couple of hours of entertainment?

Why do I always want to type "enchancements" for "enhancements"?

La Connexion Francaise (2018-10-19)

La Connexion Francaise

avis = biew
lourdement = heavily
autant = much
remémorer = remember
débrouiller = untangle

Dénombrement en français

Je souhaite avoir plus concentration.



Thursday, October 18, 2018

La Connexion Francaise (2018-10-18)

La Connexion Francaise

bourse = purse
tintement = jingle
peser = weigh
siffler = whistle
avenir = future
gâcher = mess
riposter = hit back
dus = due
volonté = will
hochement = nod
mastiquer = chew
gerbe = sheaf
miettes = crumbs

Dénombrement en français

Pourquoi est-ce que je suis dérangé chaque jour.



Today I Learned . . . (2018-10-18)

Today I Learned . . .

You can't put a TE in the W/R slot in Yahoo fantasy football.

Wednesday, October 17, 2018

The Daily Affirmation (2018-10-17)

The Daily Affirmation

I love Little Caesars bacon pizza!

La Connexion Francaise (2018-10-17)

La Connexion Francaise

bourse = stock exchange
remplir = fill
ebahir = dumbfound
fournir = provide
mirer = begin
arborer = sport
écusson = shield
pourpoint = doublet

Dénombrement en français

Mon apres-midi est allé mieux que mon matin.


Blog Question Of The Day (2018-10-17)

Blog Question Of The Day 


What is a suitable epithet that is both reasonable to utter in mixed company and yet vile enough to convey one’s frustration with a person’s performance?

Tuesday, October 16, 2018

La Connexion Francaise (2018-10-16)

La Connexion Francaise

vide = empty
avoine = oat
fût = barrel
linge = washing
emballer = pack
refouler = repress
bénir = bless
deranger = disturb
débarrasser = get rid of
parole = speech
auparavant = previously
mélasse = molasses
répandre = spill

Dénombrement en français

Je ne sens pas bien aujourd-hui.

Monday, October 15, 2018

Today I Learned . . . (2018-10-15)

Today I Learned . . .

Little Caesars currently has bacon wrapped crust pizza.

Act of Caring (2018-10-15)

Act of Caring

I pointed out to the cashier at Little Caesars that the terminal only read $1.55.

The Daily Affirmation (2018-10-15)

The Daily Affirmation 

I won NFL.com fantasy football this week.

La Connexion Francaise (2018-10-15)

La Connexion Francaise

corvées = chores
tordre = twist
aisé = easy
mendier = beg
balbutier = stammer
claudiquer = hobble
souivenir = remember
dénuement = destitution
quasiment = nearly
héberger = shelter
empocher = pocket
emplir = fill
filer = spin

Dénombrement en français

Je suis sensant tres dérangé cet dejeuner.

Sunday, October 14, 2018

Blog Question Of The Day (2018-10-14)

Blog Question Of The Day 

I'm not talking about a no-rules spending spree but should I feel free-er than I do to buy toys and gadgets for myself?

Today I Learned . . . (2018-10-14)

Today I Learned . . .

You can order low-cost replacement Fitbit chargers on Amazon.

Act of Caring (2018-10-14)

Act of Caring 

I got all the leaves in the yard raked up.

La Connexion Francaise (2018-10-14)

La Connexion Francaise

racler = clear, scrape
balayer = sweep
pareil = the same
déchiffrer = decipher
atteler = harness
tâche = task
éclat = flake
tenter = try
apaiser = soothe
comptoir = counter
rapiécer = patch
crasseux = filthy
croûte = curst
verrue = wart
pire = worst
rouler = roll
fange = mire
jérémiades = whining
soulager = relieve
mendier = beg
boitiller = hobble
courber = bend

Dénombrement en français

Ce lirant etait trop difficule.

Saturday, October 13, 2018

The Daily Affirmation (2018-10-13)

The Daily Affirmation

I enjoyed Venom tonight.

La Connexion Francaise (2018-10-13)

La Connexion Francaise

aussitôt = as soon
en tant = as
chaleur = heat
astres = stars
parvenir = reach
rompre = break up
sceau = seal
auparavant = previously
repérer = spot
résoudre = solve
léguer = devise
serrer = tighten
empêcher = prevent
receler = conceal
casse-tête = brain teaser
essuyer = wipe
scruter = scan

Dénombrement en français

Je souhaite résoudre l'enigme de l'estomac de le chien.

Friday, October 12, 2018

Connexion Francaise (2018-10-12)

Connexion Francaise

ecarquiller = widen
opiner = nod
perroquet = parrot

Dénombrement en français

Je suis fatigué de tout les reunions.

Thursday, October 11, 2018

Today I Learned . . . (2018-10-11)

Today I Learned . . .

More people than you know take psychiatric medication.

You can't pass a HD TV signal on coaxial cable.

Connexion Francaise (2018-10-11)

Connexion Francaise

apporter = bring
nettement = clearly
tabouret = stool
sauter = jump
diriger = lead
trahir = betray

Dénombrement en français

Je n'etais pas trés réussi ce matin.

Wednesday, October 10, 2018

Blog Question Of The Day (2018-10-10)

Blog Question Of The Day 

Would I karate chop a snake?

Connexion Francaise (2018-10-10)

Connexion Francaise

hocher = shake
briser = break
soi = self
tache = task
vider = empty
pourpoint = doublet
élan = momentum
freiner = curb

Dénombrement en français

Je prend plaisir de lasagna sans boeuf.


Tuesday, October 09, 2018

The Daily Affirmation (2018-10-09)

The Daily Affirmation

It took me two tries but I have beaten the latest level of Northgard.

I took both my fantasy football matches this weekend and I'm an identical 3-2 in both leagues.

Connexion Francaise (2018-10-09)

Connexion Francaise

ranger = tidy
avis = view
lutter = fight
fléau = scourge
ballot = bundle
claquemurer = sequester, coop
hausser = increase
gaspiller = waste
deviner = guess

Dénombrement en français

Je voudrais avoir paix d'espirit..

Monday, October 08, 2018

Blog Question Of The Day (2018-10-08)

Blog Question Of The Day 

Where can I get a really good pair of gloves?

Act of Caring (2018-10-08)

Act of Caring

I installed the new workout/hot tub room TV.

Connexion Francaise (2018-10-08)

Connexion Francaise

nettement = clearly
taupe = mole
moue = pout
pipelette = chatterbox
enjeu = stake

Dénombrement en français

Ces deux pages était facile.

Sunday, October 07, 2018