Le Soleil
Le SOLEIL (luh soh-LAY = the sun) Le soleil means the sun. As I write here in Canada, the days are getting longer as we move through the winter and anticipate the arrival of spring. The English word solar means “having…
Le Dos
le dos (luh DOH) = the back The French word for back comes from the Latin word for back – dorsum. The English word dorsal (on the back of something, as a dorsal fin on the back of a whale) is…
Le Nez
le nez (luh NAY)* = the nose The French word for nose comes from the Latin word for nose – nasus. Related English words include nasal (pertaining to the nose), nose, and nostril. Many French and English words have a common origin…
Le Pied
le pied (luh PEEAY)* – the foot The French word for foot comes from the Latin word for foot – pedis. English words that are related are pedestrian (someone walking on foot), and pedal (something operated with your foot). * This pronunciation guide gives only…
La Main
la main (la MEH)* – the hand The French word for hand comes from the Latin word for hand – manus. English words that are related are manual (as in manual labour, which means working with your hands), and manuscript (something written by hand). *…
Months of the Year
The French months of the year are very similar to the English months. Notice that the last four months are almost exactly like English. We get the names of our months from the Roman calendar. Originally the first month was…