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La minute FrenchicLa minute FrenchicStop calling him The Michelin (Tyre) Man.... Il s'appelle : Le Bibendum !One of the beauty of the French language is definitely its profusion of quirky, funny, poetic expressions... and I know it does not always make sense when translated into English leaving often French culture/language lovers completely flabbergasted... but isn't it part of the charm of the journey afterall?! Oui, oui, bien entendu ! In this episode, I'm taking you to my hometown Clermont-Ferrand to talk about Michelin, Le Binbendum (also called the Michelin man), the connection between Michelin tyres and the Michelin stars awarded to restaurants representing the gastronomie française ... I will talk about the history and story b...2023-01-1722 minLa minute FrenchicLa minute FrenchicThis Christmas, eat like a french with foie grasOne of the beauty of the French language is definitely its profusion of quirky, funny, poetic expressions... and I know it does not always make sense when translated into English leaving often French culture/language lovers completely flabbergasted... but isn't it part of the charm of the journey afterall?! Oui, oui, bien entendu ! In this episode, I will talk about FOIE GRAS (fatty liver) .... a lavish appetiser served on christmas tables in France... I will talk about its history, wine and food pairing and everything in between.... it is in today's podcast! Joyeux noël, merry christmas! F...2022-12-1318 minLa minute FrenchicLa minute FrenchicIf you have a bowl in France it means you have luck!One of the beauty of the French language is definitely its profusion of quirky, funny, poetic expressions... and I know it does not always make sense when translated into English leaving often French culture/language lovers completely flabbergasted... but isn't it part of the charm of the journey afterall?! Oui, oui, bien entendu ! In this episode, I will talk about a handy french expression using the word BOL (as in bowl).... avoir du bol (j'ai du bol) Vs ne pas avoir de bol (je n'ai pas de bol),  actually it means something like: I have luck Vs I have n...2022-02-0807 minLa minute FrenchicLa minute FrenchicIs French as simple as saying hello?!One of the beauty of the French language is definitely its profusion of quirky, funny, poetic expressions... and I know it does not always make sense when translated into English leaving often French culture/language lovers completely flabbergasted... but isn't it part of the charm of the journey after-all?! Oui, oui, bien entendu ! In this episode, I will talk about a popular french expression using the word BONJOUR (oui oui you understood HELLO) .... c'est simple comme bonjour, it is simple as hello (easy peasy). But like Alanis Morissette would say, isn't it ironic don't you think?!....  when you know t...2021-09-0205 minFrancaisdanslemonde.frFrancaisdanslemonde.frMarjorie parle de l'équivalence des diplômes France-USA pour être kinésithérapeute - 16 07 2021 - StereoChic RadioMarjorie a obtenu ses diplomes de kinésithérapeute en 2011. Aujourd'hui installée en Californie avec son mari Américain, elle ne peut pas excercer car elle n'a pas encore optenu l'équivalence necessaire à la pratique de son métier. Marjorie vous donne donc quelques conseils et quelques liens utiles : Le long parcours du combattant pour faire valoir mon équivalence de Kinésithérapeute aux USA… 1/ Etre titulaire du diplôme de Masseur-Kinésithérapeute en France  En 2011: Diplôme d’état (pas de circuit unive...2021-07-1608 minLa minute FrenchicLa minute FrenchicIn French you don't say "keep me posted" but keep me ... au jus !One of the beauty of the French language is definitely its profusion of quirky, funny, poetic expressions... and I know it does not always make sense when translated into English leaving often French culture/language lovers completely flabbergasted... but isn't it part of the charm of the journey afterall?! Oui, oui, bien entendu ! In this episode, I will talk about a handy french expression using the word COURANT (as in curent, power, flow) or JUS (juice).... se tenir au courant (tiens moi au courant), or se tenir au jus (tiens moi au jus)  actually means something like: keep me i...2021-04-1608 minLa minute FrenchicLa minute FrenchicIn France you kick up a huge... fromage!One of the beauty of the French language is definitely its profusion of quirky, funny, poetic expressions... and I know it does not always make sense when translated into English leaving often French culture/language lovers completely flabbergasted... but isn't it part of the charm of the journey afterall?! Oui, oui, bien entendu ! In this episode, I will talk about a funny french expressions using the word FROMAGE (cheese)....and you will see that you don't need to be a cheese lover to use this expression! Well that is today's podcast's topic and as fromage is involved I will...2021-02-2808 minLa minute FrenchicLa minute FrenchicWhy the word "chat" (cat) is quite handy in French?One of the beauty of the French language is definitely its profusion of quirky, funny, poetic expressions... and I know it does not always make sense when translated into English leaving often French culture/language lovers completely flabbergasted... but isn't it part of the charm of the journey afterall?! Oui, oui, bien entendu ! In this episode, I will talk about a few popular french expressions using the word CHAT (cat)....and you will see that you don't need to be a little fur animal lover to use this word! Well that is today's podcast's topic and as a cat...2021-02-2514 minLa minute FrenchicLa minute FrenchicWhen English count their chickens French sell the skin of the bearOne of the beauty of the French language is definitely its profusion of quirky, funny, poetic expressions... and I know it does not always make sense when translated into English leaving often French culture/language lovers completely flabbergasted... but isn't it part of the charm of the journey afterall?! Oui, oui, bien entendu ! In this episode, I will talk about a popular french expression "il ne faut pas vendre la peau de l'ours avant de l'avoir tué" which basically translates as "One should not sell the skin of the bear before it has been killed"... but what can it p...2021-01-2115 minLa minute FrenchicLa minute FrenchicThe French know too well how to "noyer le poisson"One of the beauty of the French language is definitely its profusion of quirky, funny, poetic expressions... and I know it does not always make sense when translated into English leaving often French culture/language lovers completely flabbergasted... but isn't it part of the charm of the journey afterall?! Oui, oui, bien entendu ! In this episode, I will talk about a popular french expression "noyer le poisson" which basically translates as "to drown the fish"... but what can it possibly mean and how can you drown a fish!? Well that is today's podcast's topic and as fish is involved...2020-12-0714 minLa minute FrenchicLa minute FrenchicFollow the rabbitOne of the beauty of the French language is definitely its profusion of quirky, funny, poetic expressions... and I know it does not always make sense when translated into English leaving often French culture/language lovers completely flabbergasted... but isn't it part of the charm of the journey afterall?! Oui, oui, bien entendu ! In this episode, I will dissect a popular french expression "poser un lapin" which basically means "to stand someone up" but interestingly the french expression involves a little furry animal: a rabbit (lapin)... strange and funny isn't it? Why a rabbit/lapin to talk about someone...2020-11-0606 minLa minute FrenchicLa minute FrenchicWhen the french tell you to go and cook yourself an egg...One of the beauty of the French language is definitely its profusion of quirky, funny, poetic expressions... and I know it does not always make sense when translated into English leaving often French culture/language lovers completely flabbergasted... but isn't it part of the charm of the journey afterall?! Oui, oui, bien entendu ! In this episode, I will dissect a popular french expression "aller se faire cuire un oeuf" which basically means to get lost but in a more visual way as it involves to cook yourself an egg.... funny isn't it? And as cooking is involved I will...2020-10-2208 minLa minute FrenchicLa minute FrenchicEmily in Paris - encore !Traveling plans were for many of us cancelled or postponed to next year but thank god not for Emily... And I know that many people were supposed to spend summer time in Paris, just like our beloved Emily, but sometimes life has other plans and croissant and champagne will have to wait... but regardless of everything  that happens, we shall always have those moments/memories from France and nothing can ever change that, we'll always have "Paris"! In this new episode I will dissect (again) for you some very French/Parisian clichés presented in the  popular Netflix TV sho...2020-10-1929 minLa minute FrenchicLa minute FrenchicEmily in ParisTraveling plans were for many of us cancelled or postponed to next year but obviously not for Emily... And I know that many people were supposed to spend summer time in Paris, just like her, but sometimes life has other plans... and regardless of everything  that happens, we shall always have those moments/memories from France and nothing can ever change that, we'll always have "Paris"! In this episode I will dissect for you some very French/Parisian clichés presented in the  popular Netflix TV show of the moment called "Emily in Paris"... I was myself a Parisian for...2020-10-1220 minLa minute FrenchicLa minute FrenchicSomeone said French toast?!Living abroad is a wonderful way to enjoy new experiences but it is also a way to reconnect and rediscover your own country, culture and heritage with a new perspective! How refreshing it is, when you realise that everything that you took for granted can suddenly all become new and shiny, it is like a second chance in life and starting all other again with babies eyes! In this episode, I will explain you all about French toasts... because as you can imagine they are not called this way in France! This simple but delicious dish has its own...2020-10-0213 minLa minute FrenchicLa minute FrenchicLa minute butterfly?One of the beauty of the French language is definitely its profusion of quirky, funny, poetic expressions... and I know it does not always make sense when translated into English leaving often French culture/language lovers completely flabbergasted... but isn't it part of the charm of the journey afterall?! Oui, oui, bien entendu ! In this episode, I will tell you the story behind the french expression "Minute papillon" (the equivalent of "hold your horses").  Follow me in my everyday adventure and embrace the french lifestyle! Blog: https://helloworld-blog.com Insta: Little Frenchic 2020-09-2912 minLa minute FrenchicLa minute FrenchicTo kill 2 birds with 1 (french) stone!One of the fun part of learning a new language is definitely its profusion of colourful expressions... and I know it does not always make sense,  leaving us completely lost in translation... but isn't it part of the charm of the journey afterall?! Oui, oui, bien entendu ! In this episode, I will talk about a popular  expression "killing 2 birds with 1 stone" and its french equivalent (faire d'une pierre deux coups) while sharing a part of my story in my new home country: Australia! I hope you enjoy hearing about birds! Follow me in my everyday adventure and em...2020-09-2413 minLa minute FrenchicLa minute FrenchicHow to travel without traveling?Do you enjoy traveling? Do you like to be surprised by new experiences and adventures? Do you like to explore and discover new places? How do you make it happen with social distancing when traveling just seems impossible? In today's episode I will top up my game and explain  how I keep my traveler spirit up in all circumstances! From Greece, to California, to France and Australia, I will make the impossible come true in just one day by traveling without traveling but always with a French perspective! So fasten your seatbelt and enjoy the ride! Bon voyage ! 2020-09-2314 minLa minute FrenchicLa minute FrenchicWe'll always have "croissant"Traveling plans were for many of us cancelled or postponed to next year... And many people were supposed to spend summer time in Paris but sometimes life has other plans... and regardless of everything  that happens, we shall always have those moments/memories from France and nothing can ever change that, we'll always have "croissant"! So remember if you can't go to France, France will come to you! In this episode I will give you a taste of my beautiful country: you will learn how to recognize the perfect croissant so when you bite into it, you will be m...2020-09-1712 minLa minute FrenchicLa minute FrenchicSay it with champagne!Some say that drinking champagne is like drinking the stars. There’s nothing quite like popping a nice bottle of champagne to celebrate special and meaningful moments. One of the beauty of the French culture is its art de vivre celebrating important moments with a flute filled with joyful gold bubbles. But the same way flowers have a meaning, champagne has its own festive purpose. In this episode, I will guide you so you can pick the perfect brand of champagne matching your special occasion and "sabrer le champagne" (saber a bottle of champagne). Remember it is all about en...2020-09-1619 minLa minute FrenchicLa minute FrenchicHave you ever heard the expression "Avoir le cafard"?!One of the beauty of the French language is definitely its profusion of quirky, funny, poetic expressions... and I know it does not always make sense when translated into English leaving often French culture/language lovers completely flabbergasted... but isn't it part of the charm of the journey afterall?! Oui, oui, bien entendu ! In this episode, I will dissect this popular french expression for you while sharing a part of my story in my new home country: Australia! Follow me in my everyday adventure and embrace the french lifestyle! My Airbnb: Appartement cosy sous les...2020-09-1408 min