Thursday, April 21, 2016

French monuments

The Eiffel Tower (/ˈaɪfəl ˈtaʊər/ eye-fəl towr; French: Tour Eiffel French pronunciation: ​[tuʁ‿ɛfɛl] About this sound listen) is a wrought iron lattice tower on the Champ de Mars in Paris, France. It is named after the engineer Gustave Eiffel, whose company designed and built the tower.
1. Sunsets = couchers de soleil
2. Iron = Fer à repasser
3. Tree's = des abres
4. A view = une vue
5. A restaurant = un restaurant
 

Baked camembert
cafe liegeolis

Notre-Dame de Paris (IPA: [nɔtʁə dam də paʁi](French About this sound (help·info)) ; French for "Our Lady of Paris"), also known as Notre-Dame Cathedral or simply Notre-Dame, is a medieval Catholic cathedral on the eastern half of the Île de la Cité in the fourth arrondissement of Paris, France.[3] The cathedral is widely considered to be one of the finest examples of French Gothic architecture, and it is among the largest and most well-known church buildings in the world. The naturalism of its sculptures and stained glass are in contrast with earlier Romanesque architecture.
1. Bell tower = clocher
2. Lights = lumieres
3. Concrete = beton
4.Glass = verre
5. Wood doors = des portes en bois

moules marinieres
callison

  The Louvre or the Louvre Museum (French: Musée du Louvre, pronounced: [myze dy luvʁ]) (French About this sound (help·info)) is one of the world's largest museums and a historic monument in Paris, France. A central landmark of the city, it is located on the Right Bank of the Seine in the 1st arrondissement (ward). Nearly 35,000 objects from prehistory to the 21st century are exhibited over an area of 60,600 square metres (652,300 square feet). The Louvre is the world's most visited museum, receiving more than 9.26 million visitors in 2014.[1] It is also one of the largest. http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2012/04/12/article-2128738-1290EC54000005DC-842_634x422.jpg

soupe a l'oignion
charlotte

 
1. Glass pyramid = pyramide de verre
2. The monalisa
3. Winged Victory of Samothrace
4. Dying slave
5. Venus de milo

Arc de triumph
The Arc de Triomphe stand proudly at the ‘top’ of the Champs Elysees and offers one of the best, if not the best views over the city. The price to climb the stairs to the top is 9,50 € and can be paid on arrival. Entrance is via the Champs Elysees, walking underground (look for the signs).
1. Cars = voiture
2. Names = names
3. Fight statue = lutte statue
4. an arc = un arc
5. clouds = des nuages
Sacre-Coeur church stands tall above the city of Paris, at around 130 metres high. Be sure to walk the famous Sacre-Coeur stairs, and perhaps even stop for a bite of takeaway lunch there to enjoy he views. Don’t miss the chance to explore Montmartre, the neighbourhood in which Sacre Coeur resides, and enjoy one of Paris’ most authentic areas.

bouchee a la reine
clafoutis






Sacre-Coeur church stands tall above the city of Paris, at around 130 metres high. Be sure to walk the famous Sacre-Coeur stairs, and perhaps even stop for a bite of takeaway lunch there to enjoy he views. Don’t miss the chance to explore Montmartre, the neighbourhood in which Sacre Coeur resides, and enjoy one of Paris’ most authentic areas.

1. trees = les arbres
2. stairs = escaliers
3. concrete fence = cloture de beton
4. grass = herbe
5. picnic = pique-nique

kouglof
creme brulee





Located in the 6th arrondisement, the Luxembourg Garden is one of the most enjoyable summer attractions in Paris. Whether you take a bite to eat for lunch or kick back on the public chairs and people watch, you’ll be sure to enjoy the summer sunshine for a few hours in the gardens.
1. pond = etang
2. water= de leu
3. cement fountain = fountaine de ciment
4. palm trees = palmiers
5. daisies = marguerites

baba au rhum
creme suzette




Located on the Left Bank of the Seine, the Musee d’Orsay is Paris’ “lesser known” museum, but has become equally as popular in recent years.
1. clock = horloge
2. clock tower = tour de l'horloge
3. Arches with glass window= arches avec fenetre en verre
4. A river = une riviere
5. man made river bank = homme fait banque de l'eau

spatzle
custard tart









Although technically outside of Paris itself, the Palace of Versailles has long held a high significance for Paris and France. Once the royal residence of King Louis XIV, Versailles and its many hallways are a living history in itself. If you visit during the summer, don’t miss the Palace Gardens. For a great bite to eat, you’ll be delighted to find an Angelina bakery inside the Palace!
1. A palace = un palais
2. a French flag = un drapeau francais 
3. gold = or
4. groomed shrubs = arbustes damees
5. black and white floors = planchers en noir at blanc

carpe frites
dariole







This royal medieval gothic chapel located on the Île de la Cité has one of the most impressive interiors in the entire city. The chapel is open 7 days of the week, from 9.30-6pm.
1. stain glass = verre de tache
2. windows = fenetres
3. x design roof = x toit de conception
4. cathedral = cathedrale
5. window designs = conceptions de fenetre

farcidure
eclaire



As the most romantic city in Europe, it should hardly come as a surprise that the Paris Opera House is a delight to visit. The Opera House seats 1979 comfortably and is open both to shows and tours.

1. Gold pillars = piliers d'or
2. chandeliers = lustres
3. murals = peintures murales
4. drapes = tentures
5. marble floors = sols de marbre

king ha farz
flougnaurd




Located in the 7th arrondisements, Les Invalides is a collection of buildings – museums and monuments – all containing the military history of France. This is also the burial site for Napoleon Bonaparte.
1. lawn = pelouse
2. a dome = dome
3. city lights = lumieres de ville
4. pillars = piliers
5. doors = des portes

andoulitte
macaron






A popular choice, the tuileries gardens are located right by the louvre, en route to the Champs Elysees and Arc de Triomphe if you’re travelling on foot. The gardens even have a few ice cream parlours to keep you satisfied during those long hot summers!
1. shrubs = arbustes
2. pink tulips = tulipes rose
3. orange tulips = des tulipes orange
4. red tulips = tulipes rouge
5. white tulips = tulipes blanc

cassoulet
mousse




Surely this would have to be the prettiest bridge in the entire city! Running from the left to right bank of the seine, Pont Alexandre III also offers a great view of the Eiffel Tower from afar.
1. light poles = lampadaires
2. bridge = pont
3. flowing river = rivier qui coule
4. boats = bateaux
5. black statue = statues noir

aioli
peche melba





Located a short stroll from Notre Dame Cathedral in the 4th arrondisement, Hotel de Ville is an impressive building and the location of the municipality of Paris. If you’re in Paris during winter, Hotel de Ville has one of the cities’ biggest skating rinks located out the front during the cooler months.
1. bell tower = clocher
2. cathedral = cathedrale
3. marble doors = des portes de marbre
4. tile floor = carrelage
5. 6 sectioned windows = 6 fenetres sectionnes

ratatoullie
opera cake


Located 32km East of Paris, Disneyland Paris is a great day trip for the kids or kids at heart!
1. cinderella
2. simba
3. peter pan
4. pirates of the carribian
5. captain hook

pieds paquets
pralines



Place de la Concorde is the largest public square in Paris, located between the Champs Elysees and Tuileries Garden.
1. ferris wheel = grande roue
2. a view of paris = une view de paris
3. a black car = une voiture noir
4. a white car = une voiture blanche
5. a line of people = une ligne de gens

salade nicoise
pot de creme




If you’re up for something different, why not consider a catacombs tour underneath Paris!? If you dare, there are a range of different tours on offer.
1. skulls = cranes
2. tibia = tibia
3. femur = femur
4. humerus = humerus
5. a cross = a travers

soup au pistau
souflee






If you’re tired of attractions and just want to meander through backstreets and find some great cheap eats, head straight for the Latin Quarter – located right next door to more well-known St Germain des Pres.
1. a cafe =  une cafe
2. street performers = artistes de rue
3. french natives = indigenes francais
4. menus = menu
5. paintings = tableaux

pissadalier
tarte tartin




Just next door is one of my favourite neighbourhoods in Paris – Saint Germain. Here you’ll find some great boutiques, especially those selling second hand luxury goods.
1. marble stairs = escaliers de marble
2. hand rails = rails de la main
3. balcony = balcon
4. mall = centre commercial
5. shops = magasins

trinxat
tarte conversation
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Last but not least, you can’t come to Paris and not spend a few hours wandering the streets of Montmartre – the 18th arrondisement in Paris. It is here where you will find ‘the old Paris’ that time refuses to forget. There are also some great cheap apartments for rent if you plan to stay for a week or more in Paris.
1. le boulangerie
2. le consulate = le conslat
3. overhangs = surplomb
4. tile roofs = toit de tuiles
5. tourists = touristes

foie gras
poire belle helene

Tuesday, January 12, 2016

La Fete

1. Est-ce que nous allons aller dans une fête?
Oui, nous allons aller dans une fête.

2. Est-ce que nous allons porter des beau vêtement?
Oui, nous allons porter des beau vêtement.

3. Est-ce que nous allons manger de la bonne nourriture?
Oui, nous allons manger de la bonne nourriture.

4. Qu'est-ce que nous allons manger?
Pour le  moment, je ne sais pas.

5. Où est la fête?
La fête est dans la Jardin Du Luxemburg.