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FRENCH WORD OF THE DAY: Perchoir
Perchoir: A perch, literally for birds. Figuratively refers to a high-up place, either in terms of elevation or of importance, ie the president of the National Assembly. As seen in: « Le “perchoir”...
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France’s answer to Ruth Ellen Brosseau: Younger, hotter, and much, much...
Although I speak the language, I have no other connection to France and thus, I can’t say I follow French politics too closely. That said, the Hexagon recently had an election in which the Socialist...
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FRENCH WORD OF THE DAY: Instance collégiale
Instance collégiale: An institution, made up of a group of equals, which is given the power to decide or rule on certain issues, ie the Supreme Court. This is commonly known as either collegial or...
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FRENCH WORD OF THE DAY: Huissier
Huissier: An usher or a bailiff who welcomes people into court; also, an officer who verifies legal acts and passes judgments. As seen in: « Les huissiers deviennent des habitués de l’UMP. Lundi matin,...
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FRENCH WORD OF THE DAY: Coup de gueule
Coup de gueule: A verbal expression of one’s discontent, ie rant, protest. As seen in: « Brigitte Bardot, qui avait menacé vendredi de demander la nationalité russe, a poussé ce matin un “coup de...
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