in the foreground
La pomme est au premier plan de la photo.
The apple is in the foreground of the photo.
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It’s very useful in conversation to be able to describe spatial relationships — the idea of where one thing is in relation to another. Today’s phrase can help you do just that. Click here for other similar words and phrases.
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Actual meaning: to begin to wonder if
Literal meaning: to be at the point of asking oneself if
J’en suis à me demander si le printemps arrivera.
I’m beginning to wonder if spring will arrive.
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We love idiomatic phrases. Today’s example is one of these fun and useful gems that can make your French vocabulary much richer. To discover more idiomatic expressions, click here.
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the harvest
Il y a plusieurs récoltes en automne.
There are several harvests in autumn.
to bundle up (oneself)
Elle s’est emmitouflée dans un manteau d’hiver.
She bundled herself up in a winter coat.
a food processor
Hachez les oignons rapidement dans un robot culinaire.
Chop the onions quickly in a food processor.
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Our word is one of many items in the kitchen, dans la cuisine.
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an heir apparent (as with royalty)
La famille royale veut avoir un dauphin ou une dauphine.
The royal family wants to have a (male or female) heir apparent.
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One has only to witness the many castles, or chateaux, that dot the French countryside to see evidence of France’s royal past. Today’s words help us discuss royalty, French and otherwise. For more words on this topic, click here.
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winemaker
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to park
Vous pouvez garer la voiture en arrière de l’hôtel.
You can park the car behind the hotel.
set menu
Le menu à prix fixe est souvent moins cher que la carte.
The set menu is often less expensive than the à la carte menu.
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Our word is about one of our favorite topics — the menu!
to mend
Elle préfère raccommoder les vêtements au lieu d’acheter de nouveaux.
She prefers mending the clothes instead of buying new ones.
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