by Nell Goddin
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Chapter 23
très bon ………………….……very good
l’eau minérale ………………mineral water
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Chapter 24
mon ami ……………………….my friend
pâtissier ………………………..pastry chef
merde……………………….…..excrement
primaire ………………………. first grade
flic ………………………………..cop
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Chapter 25
âllo ………………………….……hello (for phones)
mon dieu ………………………my God
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Chapter 27
mon petit chou ………………my little cabbage (affectionate)
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Chapter 28
quelle surprise ………………what a surprise
mysterieuse ……………….…mysterious
mais oui ……………………….but yes
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Chapter 29
département …….……………part of France
père ………………………………father
mère …………………….………mother
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Chapter 33
La Petite Nuage ………………the little cloud
espèce d’ordure ……………….piece of manure
froideur ……………………….…frostiness
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Chapter 35
bûche de Noël ……………….…Christmas cake made to look like a log
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Chapter 36
sabot …………..……………………wooden shoe
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Chapter 36
mairie …………..…………………..town hall
souvenir ………….…………………to remember
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Chapter 38
traiteur ……………………………….caterer
Acknowledgments
Once again, the crack team of Tommy Glass, Nancy Kelley, and Ivy Cramer has saved the day at the last moment.
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It is my honor and pleasure to collaborate with you all. Bisous!
About the Author
Nell Goddin has worked as a radio reporter, SAT tutor, short-order omelet chef, and baker. She tried waitressing but was fired twice.
Nell grew up in Richmond, Virginia and has lived in New England, New York City, and France. Currently she's back in Virginia with teenagers and far too many pets. She has degrees from Dartmouth College and Columbia University.
www.nellgoddin.com
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