Wednesday, December 05, 2018

La Connexion Francaise (2018-12-05)

La Connexion Francaise

pareil = the same
sauf = except
suie = soot
aile = wing
roturier = commoner

Dénombrement en français

Pourquoi est-ce que ça prend trop temps faire tout choses?

Tuesday, December 04, 2018

Blog Question Of The Day (2018-12-04)

Blog Question Of The Day

Are my Amazon Marketplace items going to arrive in time?

Does the world need a herpes song?

La Connexion Francaise (2018-12-04)

La Connexion Francaise

agenouiller = kneel
dallage = paving
lèvre = lip
fuir = run away
enfler = swell
avis = view
oser = dare
effiler = thinning
griffes = claws
mince = thin

Dénombrement en français

L'homme-oiseau est impressionnant.

Monday, December 03, 2018

Blog Question Of The Day (2018-12-03)

Blog Question Of The Day

Should I collect Fleshlights?

The Daily Affirmation (2018-12-03)

The Daily Affirmation 

I made two calculated moves in fantasy football this week and they both turned out to be poor moves.  Nevertheless the remaining team pulled it together, with Travis Kelce in the lead, to bring me to a 26 point win. 

La Connexion Francaise (2018-12-03)

La Connexion Francaise

demeurer = remain
tirer = shoot
machinalement = by rote
bouger = move
constater = note
bousculer = shove
gémisse = groan
comprimer = compress
froisser = offend, wrinkle
tressaillir = start
glapir = yelp
bercer = rock

Dénombrement en français

La dernière partie de mon livre francais etait très solennel.


Sunday, December 02, 2018

The Daily Affirmation (2018-12-02)

The Daily Affirmation 

Travis Kelce single-handedly won my week in fantasy football   >8-D

La Connexion Francaise (2018-12-02)

La Connexion Francaise

lorgner = ogle
déboires = woes
encre = ink
debout = standing

Dénombrement en français

Je ne pense pas que je serais debout bientôt.

Saturday, December 01, 2018

The Daily Affirmation (2018-12-01)

The Daily Affirmation 

Tonight's prime rib turned out great!

Today I Learned . . . (2018-12-01)

Today I Learned . . .

You can buy prime rib at the Bulk Cheese Warehouse.

La Connexion Francaise (2018-12-01)

La Connexion Francaise

cheminement = path
témoigner = bear witness
perruque = wig
îlot = small island

Dénombrement en français

J'ai ordinaire pression de sang ce matin.  C'est bien.


Friday, November 30, 2018

La Connexion Francaise (2018-11-30)

La Connexion Francaise

parages = around
coude = elbow
souligner = underline
écarquiller = widen
don = gift
éberluer = mesmerize

Dénombrement en français

Je suis devant de programme.

Blog Question Of The Day (2018-11-30)

Blog Question Of The Day

Should I start a new city?

Thursday, November 29, 2018

The Daily Affirmation (2018-11-29)

The Daily Affirmation

I got in THREE hours of gaming today!

Today I Learned . . . (2018-11-29)

Today I Learned . . .

The Lego Dimensions gaming system has been discontinued.

La Connexion Francaise (2018-11-29)

La Connexion Francaise

demunis = needy
besogne = task
subvenir = support
diable = devil
guère = hardly
navré = heartbroken
aumônes = alms
demeurer = remain
epousseter = dust

Dénombrement en français

J'ai obtenu beaucoup choses fait aujourd-hui.

Blog Question Of The Day (2018-11-29)


Blog Question Of The Day

How does a restaurant run out of beef at 1:30?

Wednesday, November 28, 2018

La Connexion Francaise (2018-11-28)

La Connexion Francaise

suite = after
errer = wander
loqueteux = ragged
arborer = sport
lueur = glow
auparavant = previously

Dénombrement en français

Je ne peux pas dire si ma lecture est allé bien aujourd-hui.


Tuesday, November 27, 2018

La Connexion Francaise (2018-11-27)

La Connexion Francaise

entrefaites = meanwhile
cimier = crest
vauriens = rascals
susdit = above mentioned
alpagues = collared
mordre = bite
poussière = dust
ennui = boredom

Dénombrement en français

Est-ce que je devrais décoller jeudi ou vendredi?


Monday, November 26, 2018

La Connexion Francaise (2018-11-26)

La Connexion Francaise

puisque = since
ceinture = belt
glapir = yelp

Dénombrement en français

J'ai eu un mal jour.


Sunday, November 25, 2018

The Daily Affirmation (2018-11-25)

The Daily Affirmation 

I personally played a very good game of ball hockey.

Act of Caring (2018-11-25)

Act of Caring

I cleaned up the kitchen counter substantially and did the dishwasher again.

La Connexion Francaise (2018-11-25)

La Connexion Francaise

démunis = needy
bousculer = shove
coude = elbow
grognements = grunts
parvenir = reach
guichet = counter
faufiler = sneak out
censés = supposed

Dénombrement en français

J'ai besoin de decider que faire.



Saturday, November 24, 2018

La Connexion Francaise (2018-11-24)

La Connexion Francaise

claquer = slam
branle = motion
bonder = overcrowd
enrouler = wrap
instar = like
parcourir = browse

Dénombrement en français

Je dois fixer mon ordinateur.


Friday, November 23, 2018

Blog Question Of The Day (2018-11-23)

Blog Question Of The Day 

Who has the time in their day to sit around thinking up mean tweets about celebrities?

La Connexion Francaise (2018-11-23)

La Connexion Francaise

enfourcher = bestride
pencher = lean
soumettre = submit
baisser = lower

Dénombrement en français

J'ai lutte avec ma lecture aujourd-hui.


Thursday, November 22, 2018

The Daily Affirmation (2018-11-22)

The Daily Affirmation

I bought my first Christmas present of the season.

La Connexion Francaise (2018-11-22)

La Connexion Francaise

juron = oath
lugubre = dismal
fiole = vial
encre = ink
echevin = alderman
tâcher = stain
proche = close
promettre = promise
fiable = reliable
recvanche = revenge
fouine = weasel

Dénombrement en français

Je ne souhaite pas etre un fouine.


Wednesday, November 21, 2018

La Connexion Francaise (2018-11-21)

La Connexion Francaise

balayer = sweep
jurer = swear
couler = flow
frapper = hit
au bout = at the end
attirer = atract
foudres = wrath

Dénombrement en français

Je ne suis pas reussi vers mon but ce matin.

Tuesday, November 20, 2018

La Connexion Francaise (2018-11-20)

La Connexion Francaise

vif = bright
etonner = amaze
guère = hardly
acabit = ilk
braquer = shine
quelconque = any
apprêter = ready

Dénombrement en français

Je sens trop occupé.




Monday, November 19, 2018

Today I Learned . . . (2018-11-19)

Today I Learned . . .

Tyreek Hill has a nose piercing.

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.