Wednesday, December 19, 2018

La Connexion Francaise (2018-12-19)

La Connexion Francaise

puisque = since
soulager = relieve
constat = finding
éloigner = remove
sceller = seal
gémir = moan
clouer = nail

Dénombrement en français

Je suis très occupé aujourd-hui.



Tuesday, December 18, 2018

Blog Question Of The Day (2018-12-18)

Blog Question Of The Day

How many calories did I consume in that enormous potluck lunch?

La Connexion Francaise (2018-12-18)

La Connexion Francaise

forcément = necessarily
jurer = swear
gré = will
douer = endow
chiffres = statistics
gérer = manage
sauterelle = cricket
pareil = the same
gratter = scratch
crâne = skull

Dénombrement en français

Je n'etais pas efficace aujourd-hui.


Monday, December 17, 2018

The Daily Affirmation (2018-12-17)

The Daily Affirmation

I have won the week in fantasy football and will play for the championship next weekend.

Act of Caring (2018-12-17)

Act of Caring

I wrapped all my presents save one for which I don't have a box.

La Connexion Francaise (2018-12-17)

La Connexion Francaise

déverrouiller = unlock
fusiller = shoot
perte = loss
confier = entrust
à propos = about

Dénombrement en français

Je suis accablé de trop travail.


Sunday, December 16, 2018

The Daily Affirmation (2018-12-16)

The Daily Affirmation

I was 2-0 on jersey choices for today's NFL games.

Act of Caring (2018-12-16)

Act of Caring 

I bought shower hooks to replace the wire that was holding up my plastic multi-hangers.  They wouldn't fit because they had a metal ball welded on the end.  I found my mini rotary tool.  Bought mini cutting wheels for it.  I cut off all the balls from the hooks.  Now I've replaced all the hangers that had wire and the closet bar is much easier to sort and slide.

La Connexion Francaise (2018-12-16)

La Connexion Francaise

vide = empty

Dénombrement en français

J'ai comprendu chaque mot sur la deux pages en francais ce matin.


Saturday, December 15, 2018

Blog Question Of The Day (2018-12-15)

Blog Question Of The Day

Why do people drive unnecessarily slow?

La Connexion Francaise (2018-12-15)

La Connexion Francaise

renchérir = trump
empêcher = prevent
réellement = actually
proches = relatives
souligner = underline
leurrer = lure
déplut = displeased
tromper = deceive
tordre = twist

Dénombrement en français

Ma estomac est tordu.

Friday, December 14, 2018

La Connexion Francaise (2018-12-14)

La Connexion Francaise

guérir = cure
tournebouler = mix up
soulager = relieve
subir = undergo
loisir = leisure
voleur = thief
funeste = disastrous
tenue = outfit

Dénombrement en français

Je commence à détester travailler en Inventor.



Thursday, December 13, 2018

Act of Caring (2018-12-13)

Act of Caring

I finally managed to get the stain off the bottom of the toilet seat.

The Daily Affirmation (2018-12-13)

The Daily Affirmation 

I logged another hour in Cities and still no signs of a mass extinction.

Today I Learned . . . (2018-12-13)

Today I Learned . . .

67% of adults under 50 carry the herpes virus.

La Connexion Francaise (2018-12-13)

La Connexion Francaise

emboîter = follow suit
barbe = beard
bonimenteur = barker
mépris = contempt
poil = hair

Dénombrement en français

Je dois travailler très vite sur ma design cet après-midi.

Wednesday, December 12, 2018

Act of Caring (2018-12-12)

Act of Caring

I hauled out two trips worth of garbage.

The Daily Affirmation (2018-12-12)

The Daily Affirmation

I played Cities for 3 hours and there was no sign of a mass extinction.

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

Today I Learned . . .

They have a drug you can take to prevent your body from being infected by HIV.

La Connexion Francaise (2018-12-12)

La Connexion Francaise

serrer = tighten
royaume = kingdom
reprendre = resume
aise = easy

Dénombrement en français

J'ai atteindu rien sur ma travail ce matin.


Tuesday, December 11, 2018

Today I Learned . . . (2018-12-11)

Today I Learned . . .

Pain in the lower-left abdomen is indicative of bowel distress.

A real luffa sponge (not the synthetic plastic version) comes from a gourd (like a cucumber).

La Connexion Francaise (2018-12-11)

La Connexion Francaise

éperdument = madly
soigner = treat
haillons = rags
radoucir = soften
esquisser = sketch
aisselles = armpits
éberlué = dumbfounded

Dénombrement en français

Je sens comme si je suis courant alors vite que je vais tomber.


Monday, December 10, 2018

La Connexion Francaise (2018-12-10)

La Connexion Francaise

émeute = riot
assener = thump
décousu = desultory
ralentir = slow down
gronder = scold
fier = proud/trust
vif = bright

Dénombrement en français

Je sens comme si j'ai besoin de ralentir à mon travail.


Sunday, December 09, 2018

La Connexion Francaise (2018-12-09)

La Connexion Francaise

effondrer = collapse
cauchemar = nightmare
au fond = basically
encoignure = corner
contourner = get around
coutumière = customary
tandis que = while
inconscient = unconscious
bourdonner = buzz
volte-face = turnabout
carrure = shoulders
soupirer = sigh
maugréer = grumble

Dénombrement en français

Tandis que je lire mon livres, les animaux domstiques dormir.

Saturday, December 08, 2018

La Connexion Francaise (2018-12-08)

La Connexion Francaise

logis = dwelling
fournir = provide
adosser = lean
ruisseler = stream
sueur = sweat
chuchoter = whisper
dépêche = telegram
éploré = tearful
haine = hatred
sur-le-champ = right away
croassement = croaking
fondre = melt

Dénombrement en français

Mon logis est très chaud et heureux ce matin.

Friday, December 07, 2018

Act of Caring (2018-12-07)

Act of Caring 

I didn't fight about it and just went to the walk-in clinic when I sustained a cut to the face in hockey.

The Daily Affirmation (2018-12-07)

The Daily Affirmation

Holly brought me a Cherry Coke/Lime Crush Froster from the Circle K to have with our Little Caesars Bacon Box Set.  Life is good.

La Connexion Francaise (2018-12-07)

La Connexion Francaise

glisser = slip
méfiance = mistrust
plafond = ceiling
recroqueviller = cower
gérer = manage
abstenir = refrain
toiser = eye scornfully

Dénombrement en français

J'ai méfiance de gérant mon travail.


Thursday, December 06, 2018

Blog Question Of The Day (2018-12-06)

Blog Question Of The Day

What would the world be like with no tomatoes?

La Connexion Francaise (2018-12-06)

La Connexion Francaise

tourbillon = whirlpool
basculer = toggle
vif = bright
emmener = bring
angoisser = anxious
piétiner = trample
bousculade = rush
évanouir = faint
soulagement = relief
diriger = lead
en courant = running
cheville = ankle
élan = momentum
coup de main = help

Dénombrement en français

J'ai besoin de un coup de main vers ma tête.


Wednesday, December 05, 2018

The Daily Affirmation (2018-12-05)

The Daily Affirmation

We finished the Hugh Hefner Story on Amazon Prime tonight.

Act of Caring (2018-12-05)

Act of Caring

I did an APEGS survey this morning.

Blog Question Of The Day (2018-12-05)

Blog Question Of The Day

Why does accomplishing plans take so much time?

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.