Wednesday, March 13, 2019

La Connexion Francaise (2019-03-13)

La Connexion Francaise

vermoulue = moldy
bancale = wobbly
fatras = mess
bougeoir = candlestick
lâcher = release
clochait = wrong
gourbi = slum

Dénombrement en français

Je n'ai eu pas le petit dejeuner.  Je suis furieux.

Tuesday, March 12, 2019

La Connexion Francaise (2019-03-12)

La Connexion Francaise

abriter = shelter
bas = low
ailes = wings
encadrement = framing
mépriser = despise
gâcher = spoil
crânes = skulls
kyrielle = string
envoler = fly
au-dessus = above
infructueuse = unsuccessful
parvenir = reach
coffre = chest
trôner = enthrone

Dénombrement en français

Je sens infrustueuse ce matin.


Monday, March 11, 2019

The Daily Affirmation (2019-03-11)

The Daily Affirmation

I got to the bottom of the pain in my teeth.

Act of Caring (2019-03-11)

Act of Caring

I wiped the table after supper.

I fixed all the mislabeled posts in my blog.

La Connexion Francaise (2019-03-11)

La Connexion Francaise

colimaçon - spiral
decroucher = unhook
lutrins = lecturns
crochet = hook
fond = background
furoncles = boils
squelette = skeleton
ricanant = sneeringly
osseux = bony

Dénombrement en français

Je suis allé chez le dentiste ce matin.  J'ai trois caries.  Je suis triste le sur.


Blog Question Of The Day (2019-03-11)

Blog Question Of The Day

Can you be haunted by something pleasant?

Sunday, March 10, 2019

La Connexion Francaise (2019-03-10)

La Connexion Francaise

garde-manger = pantry
pire = worst
dégringoler = tumble

Dénombrement en français

Ils sont sur les escaliers.


Saturday, March 09, 2019

La Connexion Francaise (2019-03-09)

La Connexion Francaise

prêcher = preach
bête = stupid
emboîter = follow suit
balais = broom
mener = lead
poignée = handle
écarter = spread
serpillière = mop
emprunter = borrow
faufiler = sneak out
coulisses = wings

Dénombrement en français

Je dois bête ce matin.  Je ne pourrait pas lire beaucoup mots.

Today I Learned . . . (2019-03-08)

Today I Learned . . .

The Marvel movie Captain Marvel references "Mallrats" with the cameo from Stan Lee.

Blog Question Of The Day (2019-03-08)

Blog Question Of The Day

At this point, why would ANYONE leave the movie theatre before the end of the credits of a Marvel movie?

Friday, March 08, 2019

The Daily Affirmation (2019-03-08)

The Daily Affirmation 

I had one goal and two nice assists in Delco hockey today.  (We were short-staffed.)

La Connexion Francaise (2019-03-08)

La Connexion Francaise

tenter = try
bousculade = rush
happer = snap up
coude = elbow
agenouiller = kneel
errer = wander
adosser = lean
peine = trouble

Dénombrement en français

C'était chaud dans la salle de reunion.


Thursday, March 07, 2019

Blog Question Of The Day (2019-03-07)

Blog Question Of The Day 

Why does the PS4 have to do a System Software Update every time I want to play God of War?

La Connexion Francaise (2019-03-07)

La Connexion Francaise

tonnerre = thunder
temoin = witness
émeute = riot
effondrer = collapse
secouer = shake
ombre = shadow
ternir = tarnish
rattraper = catch up

Dénombrement en français

Ma vessie va exploser si je dois attendre plus longtemps.


Wednesday, March 06, 2019

La Connexion Francaise (2019-03-06)

La Connexion Francaise

assourdissante = deafening
voûte = vaulted
au fond = basically
lugubre = dismal
lointain = distant
fléau = scourge
âme = soul

Dénombrement en français

J'ai espoir que je ne dois pas sufferer avec depression aussi longtemps que j'ai avant.  Il y a un traitement nouveau qu'est approuvé.



Tuesday, March 05, 2019

La Connexion Francaise (2019-03-05)

La Connexion Francaise

bouclier = shield
parvenir - reach
dessus = above
sueur = sweat
vitrail = stained glass
frisson = thrill
guérison = healing
gouttes = drops
ruiseler = stream

Dénombrement en français

J'ai acheté le Jeu des Trônes - Saison Un sur iTunes juste maintenant.

Monday, March 04, 2019

La Connexion Francaise (2019-03-04)

La Connexion Francaise

parcourir = browse
entasser = heap
jouxtait = adjoined
tromper = deceive
ennui = boredom
debout = standing
chair = flesh
os = bone
tâche = task
accrocher = hook
vitrail - stained glass
bousculer = shove

Dénombrement en français

Je ne sens pas bien ce matin.


The Daily Affirmation (2019-03-04)

The Daily Affirmation

I found the "Iron and Manganese Removal Handbook" which had been missing for several months.

I was both fantasy hockey and basketball last week.

Sunday, March 03, 2019

Today I Learned . . . (2019-03-03)

Today I Learned . . .

There is Werthers brand candy coated caramel corn.


La Connexion Francaise (2019-03-03)

La Connexion Francaise

échec = failure
cloison = partition
sacoche = sack of leather
trouvaille = find
vide = empty
déchirer = tear
emparer = take

Dénombrement en français

Je veux prendre Zoe pour une promenade.


Saturday, March 02, 2019

Blog Question Of The Day (2019-03-02)

Blog Question Of The Day 

What should I buy with my surplus of money?

The Daily Affirmation (2019-03-02)

The Daily Affirmation

I had a great afternoon playing God Of War on the big TV in the living room.

Act of Caring (2019-03-02)

Act of Caring

I emptied and re-loaded the dishwasher.

La Connexion Francaise (2019-03-02)

La Connexion Francaise

bienveillante = benevolent
lattes = slats
frotter = scrub
rayure = groove
rainure = scratch
rendre compte = realize / figure out
aménager = develop
tonnelet = keg
anneau = ring
soulever = raise
cuve = tank
parois = walls
argile = clay
gaspiller = waste
suiter = ooze
parvenir = reach

Dénombrement en français

J'ai porté tonnelets de biere hier soir.  Ils n'étaient pas lourd.


Friday, March 01, 2019

The Daily Affirmation (2019-03-01)

The Daily Affirmation

I scored a really nice top corner goal in Delco hockey today.

Today I Learned . . . (2019-03-01)

Today I Learned . . .

They sell soft serve ice cream at Sasktel Centre now.

La Connexion Francaise (2019-03-01)

La Connexion Francaise

prendre = take
caler = prop
creux = hollow
gaspiller = waste
oisillon = chick

Dénombrement en français

J'ai besoin do chercher moins mots aujourd-hui.


Thursday, February 28, 2019

La Connexion Francaise (2019-02-28)

La Connexion Francaise

picorer = peck
creux = hollow
moitié = half
ébouriffer = tousle
sourd = deaf
tracasser = bother
creuser = dig
rendormir = back to sleep
lueur = glow
bougie = candle
épuisement = exhaustion
aboutir = lead
caler = stall
ramasser = pick up
ravir = thrill
ailes = wings
empoigner = grab
pelle = shovel
tomettes = tiles
tenter = try
tranchant = sharp

Dénombrement en français

J'ai cherché beaucoup mots aujourd'hui.


Wednesday, February 27, 2019

La Connexion Francaise (2019-02-27)

La Connexion Francaise

dresser = train
travers = through
pareille = like
paillase = clown
mentir = lie
fredonner = hum
ronronnement = purring
tarder = delay

Dénombrement en français

Je suis encore frustré.


Tuesday, February 26, 2019

La Connexion Francaise (2019-02-26)

La Connexion Francaise

souligner = underline
frémir = shudder
repandre = spread
bateau = boat
dégainer = unsheathe

Dénombrement en français

Je sens improductif même si j'ai fait plusieurs choses.


The Daily Affirmation (2019-02-26)

The Daily Affirmation

I won fantasy basketball last week.

Monday, February 25, 2019

La Connexion Francaise (2019-02-25)

La Connexion Francaise

déjouer = foil
supprimer = remove

Dénombrement en français

J'ai connu plus de le mots dans aujourd'hui's deux pages.


Sunday, February 24, 2019

Today I Learned . . . (2019-02-24)

Today I Learned . . .

The key to beating Chapter 6 - Intervention in Northgard is to maintain the economic resources necessary to meet your allies needs long enough that you can develop the Fame necessary to launch Mercenaries on the enemy - at which point you wipe him out.

Act of Caring (2019-02-24)

Act of Caring 

I fixed the drain hole on the soap shelf in the shower.

The Daily Affirmation (2019-02-24)

The Daily Affirmation 

I beat the level I was stuck on in Northgard.  The key was mercenaries.

Blog Question Of The Day (2019-02-24)

Blog Question Of The Day 

Do I take too many prescription drugs?

Would a weighted blanket help me?

La Connexion Francaise (2019-02-24)

La Connexion Francaise

bouger = move
plier = fold
gênante = bothersome
parcourir = browse
serrure = lock
pêne = bolt
ceinture = belt

Dénombrement en français

C'est silencieuse dans la maison.


Saturday, February 23, 2019

La Connexion Francaise (2019-02-23)

La Connexion Francaise

tenir = hold
enceinte = pregnant
arpenter = pace
nuage = cloud
ramener = bring back
fouiller = search

Dénombrement en français

Le vent étiant froid on cette matins promenade.


Friday, February 22, 2019

La Connexion Francaise (2019-02-22)

La Connexion Francaise

pâture = food
emporter = carry
paraître = appear
fuite = flight
hurlement = howl
décupler = multiply
apiser = soothe

Dénombrement en français

J'ai peur ce matin.


Thursday, February 21, 2019

La Connexion Francaise (2019-02-21)

La Connexion Francaise

du bout des lèvres = reluctantly
frotter = scrub
effacer = wipe off
bouclier = shield
nonobstant = notwithstanding
repandre = spread
tressaillir = thrill
verrou = lock
épouvantable = terrible
aiguille = needle
tenter = try
aise = easy
sueur = sweat
angoisse - anguish

Dénombrement en français

Je ne sais pas comment concevoir cette processus.


Wednesday, February 20, 2019

Blog Question Of The Day (2019-02-20)

Blog Question Of The Day 

Why is the corner of my computer sticky?

La Connexion Francaise (2019-02-20)

La Connexion Francaise

emparer = take
lien = link
affoler = panic
aussitôt = immediately
bouclier = shield
revanche = revenge
soufre = sulfur

Dénombrement en français

Mon cheville est allant retour à normaux.


Tuesday, February 19, 2019

The Daily Affirmation (2019-02-19)

The Daily Affirmation

I got a delightfully tasty lunch from Tim Hortons today including a chocolate dip donut.

La Connexion Francaise (2019-02-19)

La Connexion Francaise

amadouer = coax
vêtir = dress
meurtrier = murderer
emmener = bring
sur-la-champ = on the field
fuite = flight
fondre = melt
rater = miss
funeste = disastrous

Dénombrement en français

Mon cheville a amélioré mais n'est pas bien.   Ce fait mal encore.


Blog Question Of The Day (2019-02-19)

Blog Question Of The Day

Do I need a Bluetooth meat thermometer?

Monday, February 18, 2019

Blog Question Of The Day (2019-02-18)

Blog Question Of The Day

Gout:
  1) Do I have it?  Is it causing the pain in my ankle?
  2) What can I do about it?  What treatment is going to be most effective?
  3) Can it be eliminated in its flared condition with out holistic treatments?  Or are hard pharmaceuticals my only recourse?
 

Act of Caring (2019-02-18)

Act of Caring 

I took a half an hour and swept off the slight layer of snow that had accumulated on driveway.

I went to the store and picked up my necessary groceries and household items by myself.

Today I Learned . . . (2019-02-18)

Today I Learned . . .

Autistic people lose their concentration if you force them to hold eye contact.

La Connexion Francaise (2019-02-18)

La Connexion Francaise

hacher = chop
poignée = handle
décoincer = loosen up
ruer = kick out
balayer = sweep
saigner = bleed
flèche = arrow
cloison = partition
clouer = nail
carreau = tile
arbalète = crossbow
blottir = snuggle
entrouverte = ajar

Dénombrement en français

Mon cheville est me meurtre.

Sunday, February 17, 2019

Act of Caring (2019-02-17)

Act of Caring

I cleaned out the inside of the microwave.

La Connexion Francaise (2019-02-17)

La Connexion Francaise

fournir = provide
entrepôt = warehouse
dénicher = unearth
geindre = whimper
brin = strand
agacement = annoyance
gérer = manage
anéantir = annihilate
débrouiller = untangle
autrement = other
agir = act

Dénombrement en français

Je ne suis pas ambitieux ce matin.

Saturday, February 16, 2019

Today I Learned . . . (2019-02-16)

Today I Learned . . .

The battery on my Apple Watch will run out if I try to do 7 hours of activity tracking in one day.

La Connexion Francaise (2019-02-16)

La Connexion Francaise

epargner = save
froisser = wrinkle
pétiller = sparkle
témoin = witness
abasourdi = thunderstruck
fardeau = burden
ventre = belly
ravaler = swallow
penaud = sheepish

Dénombrement en français

Zoé semble être mieux ce matin.

Friday, February 15, 2019

The Daily Affirmation (2019-02-15)

The Daily Affirmation 

I got a sweet present today.  A new Rush hat and the PS4 game God of War.

La Connexion Francaise (2019-02-15)

La Connexion Francaise

taire = shut up
déverrouiller = unlock
toqué = cracked
barreaux = bars

Dénombrement en français

Je suis frustré par cette projet.




Thursday, February 14, 2019

Blog Question Of The Day (2019-02-14)

Blog Question Of The Day

Should I become an Assessor on the APEGS Experience Review committee?

Should I take the Engineers Canada Sustainability in Engineering course?

The Daily Affirmation (2019-02-14)

The Daily Affirmation

My new heated gloves work!

La Connexion Francaise (2019-02-14)

La Connexion Francaise

tomettes = tiles
desceller = unseal
par-dessus = above
douter = doubt
emprunter = borrow
échelle = ladder
appuyer = support
ficher = file
mijoter = simmer
là-dedans = the inside
partout = all over

Dénombrement en français

Mon compréhension n'est pas bien aujourd-hui.

Wednesday, February 13, 2019

La Connexion Francaise (2019-02-13)

La Connexion Francaise

décharger = unload
soupçonner = suspect
empoigner = grab
moue = pout
crotte = dung
gaspiller = waste
malin = malignant
épaisse = thick
enfouir = bury
étaler = spread

Dénombrement en français

J'étale mon travail autant je peux ce matin.


Tuesday, February 12, 2019

La Connexion Francaise (2019-02-12)

La Connexion Francaise

entourer = surround
piste = track
ressort = spring
fouiller = search
bredouille = empty-handed
creuser = dig

Dénombrement en français

Je suis de mauvaise humeur.


Blog Question Of The Day (2019-02-12)

Blog Question Of The Day

How much gas would you burn if you idled your car all day?

Monday, February 11, 2019

Blog Question Of The Day (2019-02-11)

Blog Question Of The Day 

Was I awake this morning at 5:45?

La Connexion Francaise (2019-02-11)

La Connexion Francaise

regagner = regain
oisillon = chick
enfouir = bury
gaspiller = waste
ronchonner = growl
moitié = half

Dénombrement en français

Ma lecture etait facile aujourd'hui.

Sunday, February 10, 2019

Blog Question Of The Day (2019-02-10)

Blog Question Of The Day

Can an alpaca jump a standard height fence?

La Connexion Francaise (2019-02-10)

La Connexion Francaise

prêtres = priests
chamade = wildly
écarquiller = widen
déplier = unfold

Dénombrement en français

La tresor sera bientôt révélé.


Saturday, February 09, 2019

Blog Question Of The Day (2019-02-09)

Blog Question Of The Day 

What is the maximum alcohol content you can achieve from just the brewing/fermenting process?

Act of Caring (2019-02-09)

Act of Caring 

We changed all the blown out fluorescent lights in the house this afternoon, and went 3/4 on getting them 100% successfully operating.

I re-wired the plug on Holly's block heater cord in the freezing cold of the Home Depot parking lot because a little, punk-ass, bitch of a security guard kicked us out of the Market Mall underground parking lot.

The Daily Affirmation (2019-02-09)

The Daily Affirmation

I got both of the fluorescent lights in the basement working for the first time in was, literally, years.

Today I Learned . . . (2019-02-09)

Today I Learned . . .

There is more than one kind of measles.

La Connexion Francaise (2019-02-09)

La Connexion Francaise

effarer = flurry
auberge = hostel
étouffer = choke
gloussement = chuckle
tabouret = stool
menton = chin
épais = thick
appartenir = belong
colombe = dove
feuilleter = leaf
ailes = wings
roucoulade = cooing

Dénombrement en français

Je peux suivre cette histoire, même en francais et même deux pages à un temps.


Friday, February 08, 2019

La Connexion Francaise (2019-02-08)

La Connexion Francaise

atteler = harness
tâche = task
étaler = spread
subitement = suddenly
chiper = filch

Dénombrement en français

Ma dessin me fait furieux.


Thursday, February 07, 2019

The Daily Affirmation (2019-02-07)

The Daily Affirmation

My Acer tablet is already repaired.

La Connexion Francaise (2019-02-07)

La Connexion Francaise

pencher = lean
soigner = treat
enduire = coat
baragouiner = gabble
tout bas = whisper
farfouiller = rummage
du coup = suddenly
surprendre = surprise
débrouiller = untangle
perquisitionner = search
agissements = actions
tâtonnement = trial and error

Dénombrement en français

Je suis allant a le cinema ce soir.


Wednesday, February 06, 2019

La Connexion Francaise (2019-02-06)

La Connexion Francaise

vif = bright
ampoules = bulbs
ramasser = pick up
creux = hollow
laquelle = which
ôter = remove
marmonner = mumble
barbe = beard
lâcher = release

Dénombrement en français

Mon barbe est probablement un chose bien quand c'est cette froid.


Tuesday, February 05, 2019

La Connexion Francaise (2019-02-05)

La Connexion Francaise

hormis = except
grésillement = sizzle
pencher = lean
psalmodier = chant
flocons = flakes
tourbillonner = swirl
éparpiller = scatter
survoler = fly/hover
seuil = threshold
débandade = stampede
clouer = nail
amas = heap
boue = mud
ardoise = slate
fourré = thicket

Dénombrement en français

Je ne suis pas trés réussi ce matin.  Je semble lente.


Blog Question Of The Day (2019-02-05)

Blog Question Of The Day

How do I get staining from making tea off of the spoon that I use?

Monday, February 04, 2019

La Connexion Francaise (2019-02-04)

La Connexion Francaise

basculer = toggle
demeure = dwelling
crépitant = crackling
épaisse = thick
terebenthine = turpentine
soigner = treat
chuinter = hiss
deverrouiller = unlock
tandis = while
piétiner = trample
cou = neck
apprêter = ready
lieux = places
jurer = swear
ébranler = shake
flou = blurring

Dénombrement en français

Mon ordinateur Apple iMac est mort.  C'est triste.


Sunday, February 03, 2019

Act of Caring (2019-02-03)

Act of Caring 

I did an exceptionally thorough job, in the deep cold, of cleaning the driveway and sidewalk of snow this afternoon.

La Connexion Francaise (2019-02-03)

La Connexion Francaise

émeute = riot
fendre = cleave
demeurer = remain
coude = elbow
faufiler = sneak out

Dénombrement en français

J'ai perdu le flux de cet livre.


Saturday, February 02, 2019

Blog Question Of The Day (2019-02-02)

Blog Question Of The Day

Where do I turn to find relief for all of this tension in my head?

La Connexion Francaise (2019-02-02)

La Connexion Francaise

mouche = fly
renseigner = inquire
fuir = run away
emmener = bring

Dénombrement en français

Ma mâchoire est en douleur.


Friday, February 01, 2019

The Daily Affirmation (2019-02-01)

The Daily Affirmation

I do not have a cavity or any structural dental damage.

La Connexion Francaise (2019-02-01)

La Connexion Francaise

estimer = value
soutenir = support
avertir = warn
figer = freeze
raconter = tell
effroi = fright
quoique = though
témoin = witness
cerner = identify

Dénombrement en français

Je souhaite nous arrêterions d'être stupides.


Today I Learned . . . (2019-02-01)

Today I Learned . . .

Fingernails grow, on average, approximately 3.5 mm per month.

Thursday, January 31, 2019

The Daily Affirmation (2019-01-31)

The Daily Affirmation 

My experience with Acer Support was excellent.

Act of Caring (2019-01-31)

Act of Caring 

I filled out an online survey for my experience with online tech support.

La Connexion Francaise (2019-01-31)

La Connexion Francaise

escrocs = scammers
effronté = cheeky
osent = dare
fripons = knaves
pendre = hang
guerir = cure
celui = that
censée = supposed

Dénombrement en français

Je suis vraiment fâché.


Wednesday, January 30, 2019

Blog Question Of The Day (2019-01-30)

Blog Question Of The Day

Should I buy a Tim Tebow Mets jersey?

La Connexion Francaise (2019-01-30)

La Connexion Francaise

tenter = try
grandir = grow
gribouiller = scribble
constater = note
susdit = above mentioned
proches = relatives
émeute = riot
déclencher = trigger
veille = eve

Dénombrement en français

Je ne veux pas ecriter cette manuel.

Tuesday, January 29, 2019

The Daily Affirmation (2019-01-29)

The Daily Affirmation

I got a lot of compliments on my tan today.

Today I Learned . . . (2019-01-29)

Today I Learned . . .

I can control the thermostat for my house from my Apple Watch.

Blog Question Of The Day (2019-01-29)

Blog Question Of The Day

What is a viable method to find good, new music?

La Connexion Francaise (2019-01-29)

La Connexion Francaise

habileté = skill
souligner = underline
abattre = tear down
tabouret = stool
fiable = reliable
jucher = perch
eplucher = peel

Dénombrement en français

J'ai un mal d'estomac.


Act of Caring (2019-01-29)

Act of Caring 

I filled out an online survey about my resort experience from last week.

I completed all the required updates to my Apple devices tonight.

Sunday, January 20, 2019

Blog Question Of The Day (2019-01-20)

Blog Question Of The Day 

Do I want a pair of Air Pods?

La Connexion Francaise (2019-01-20)

La Connexion Francaise

éprouvette = test tube
vide = empty
quasiment = nearly
tabouret = stool
daigner = deign
éveiller = awake
subitement = suddenly
laurier = laurel

Dénombrement en français

J'aimerais que ma toux s'en aille.


Saturday, January 19, 2019

La Connexion Francaise (2019-01-19)

La Connexion Francaise

noircir = blacken
broyer = grind
exiger = require
chuchoter = whisper
méfier = wary
hâtives = hasty
infime = tiny
cachottier = secretive
tromper = deceive
quelconque = any
dessus = above
au fond = basically

Dénombrement en français

Azrael est dormant à la sol.

Friday, January 18, 2019

La Connexion Francaise (2019-01-18)

La Connexion Francaise

faufiler = sneak out
mordre = bite
lèvre = lip
dessous = below
au-dessus = above
kyrielle = string
hormis = except

Dénombrement en français

Je suis à guerre avec mon rhume.  Je vais gagner.


Thursday, January 17, 2019

La Connexion Francaise (2019-01-17)

La Connexion Francaise

bout = end
champ = field
méfiance = mistrust
maladive = sickly
chiper = filch, steal
soupçons = suspicious
craintif = fearful

Dénombrement en français

Mon Dieu! Je suis obtenir malade!


Wednesday, January 16, 2019

The Daily Affirmation (2019-01-16)

The Daily Affirmation

My new migraine medication appears to be about 1 hour faster acting.