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Learn French Verbs – How to Conjugate the Verb Etre, Avoir and Aller at the Present Tense

January 6, 2012

Today, we are going to conjugate three important learn French verbs at the present tense.

In fact, you will never be able to speak French correctly if you don’t learn how to conjugate these three verbs correctly. you will need them on a daily basis, so make sure that you memorize them right away.

A – the Verb Etre (To be)

1. Je suis
2. Tu es
3. Il est
4. Nous sommes
5. Vous etes
6. Ils sont

B – the Verb Avoir (To Have)

1. J’ai
2. Tu as
3. Il a
4. Nous avons
5. Vous avez
6. Ils ont

C – the Verb Aller (To Go)

1. Je vais
2. Tu vas
3. Il va
4. Nous allons
5. Vous allez
6. Ils vont

Now that we now how to conjugate them, let’s take a couple of examples.

Je suis malade (I am sick)
Vous etes tres fort (you are very strong)

Nous avons une maison (We have a house)
Ils ont tres faim (they are very hungry)

Je vais a l’ecole (I am going to school)
Vous allez bien? (Are you well)

Make sure that you memorize those three verbs because you are going to use each of them many times during the day.

These verbs are also called auxiliaires. what does this means? it means that you will use those verbs in conjunction with other verbs.

When we study the Past tense for instance, you’ll learn that in order to say: I went, you will need to include the verb etre. you will say: Je suis parti. as you can see, there are two verbs in the French sentence when there is only one in the English phrase.

For now, just memorize them.

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A Brief History of the Buffalo Sabres

December 26, 2011

The Buffalo Sabres are a hockey club in Western new York that have been in existence since 1970 and have a rich and storied history.

It starts out with the story of the Sabres’ number one draft pick in 1970. The Vancouver Canucks were also a new franchise at the time and had to compete with Sabres for the first overall pick. via a lottery system, the Canucks were given numbers one through ten and the Sabres got numbers eleven through twenty. a wheel was spun and it landed on number eleven. The Sabres were then able to select the consensus overall number one player in the draft: Gilbert Perreault.

Perreault wore number 11 for the Sabres and, along with his French Connection linemates, made the Sabres into winners very early in his career. Rick Martin and Rene Robert, French Canadians just like Perreault, made up one of the greatest lines in NHL history and their jerseys are retired in the rafters of First Niagara Center in Buffalo along with Perreault’s.

While the Sabres enjoyed wild success during the 1970s, they never won a Stanley Cup championship. They came very close but teams like the Philadelphia Flyers, nicknamed the Broad Street Bullies at the time, were able to fend the Sabres off.

The 1980s weren’t overly kind to the Buffalo Sabres. They didn’t have horrible teams but were ousted in the first round of the playoffs by division rivals eight times between 1981-82 and 1992-93. The Sabres did win one round of playoff games against Quebec in 1982-83, but otherwise the Sabres did not have playoff success in the 1980s. They missed the playoffs completely in 1985-86 and 1986-87. Then Gilbert Perrault retired in the 1986-87 season, signaling the end of an era.

The latter half of the 1980s was fertile soil for the next era of the Sabres. Pierre Turgeon was drafted first overall in 1987 and would become part of the young core of the next generation of Sabres greats. Alexander Mogilny defected from Russia to the Sabres in 1989 and was another young weapon who helped the Sabres finish with 98 points – good enough for 3rd in the league. however, the Sabres still couldn’t find any playoff success.

This eventually led to a blockbuster trade with the new York Islanders for Pat Lafontaine. Lafontaine and Mogilny combined to become one of the greatest scoring tandems in the history of the NHL. In 1992-93, the Sabres acquired Dominik Hasek from the Chicago Blackhawks. Hasek wouldn’t start right away, but in time he would be known as one of the greatest goalies ever. In 1992-93 the Sabres also got a huge monkey off their back in the form of a playoff series victory against their archrival Boston Bruins. This victory was capped by Brad May’s overtime goal and Rick Jeanneret’s now famous call of may Day.

The Sabres enjoyed great success throughout the 90s. Despite this, the Sabres still couldn’t bring home a championship to the city of Buffalo. The team made it very close to a Stanley Cup victory in the 1998-99 season when they played the Dallas Stars in the finals. Dallas won the game on a goal considered dubious by many Sabres fans and is referred to as No Goal even to this day.

The 2000s era had a very tumultuous start to it. Then Sabres owner John Rigas was indicted on embezzling charges in 2005. The NHL took over the team until a new owner was located. there was much worry in the city of Buffalo that the team would be lost. Plus there was the NHL lockout of the 2004-2005 season.

The dark times of the early 2000s were quickly a bad memory as the Sabres strategy of having quick, agile skaters, at a time when the NHL was going to seriously enforce obstruction penalties, worked to their advantage. In both 2005-06 and 2006-07 the Sabres reached the Eastern Conference finals, but couldn’t advance beyond that point.

The 2010s seem to hold a bright future for the Sabres. Terry Pegula, a man with deep pockets and an abiding love for the Buffalo Sabres, purchased the team in February of 2011. He boldy declared that the Sabres’ reason for existence was now to win the Stanley Cup and that they would in fact achieve that goal. The Sabres quickly rallied from an early season deficit to make the playoffs. Despite a quick ousting in the first round, Sabres fans hopes for the future are very optimistic.

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Coats and Colors of French Bulldogs

November 30, 2011

French bulldogs are a lovely and adorable breed of dogs that come in a wide range of coat color. beside the coat color, there are certain features that are dominant in this breed like the wide shoulder and the fold of the skin. However the coat color in the French bulldog has been a serious concern and debate as to which is the true color for the pure breed. Various clubs have their own way of vetting the color depending on the guidelines they have set.

There are several colors you can choose when it comes to the color variations coat of a French bulldog. the basic guidelines of choosing the color that you are looking for are provided by the French bulldog clubs and show standards French bulldog. American Kennel Club is the club that has set the official standards recognized by breeders far and wide. if your dog is not a pure breed they will be rated and give a score depending on how close the dog is to the pure breed.

If you are just looking for a home pet considering the color of the coat may be inconsequential unless you are very choosy when it comes. the coat color is only important if you will be taking your dog for competition where they insist that the dog must be in certain breed characteristics. It is a requirement by major breeding clubs that all the French bull dogs presented during the club competitions should conform to the breed characteristic and the most important being the color among other features.

When you are buying a French bulldog and you insist on the color you may have to delve deep into your pocket since they are more costly. the color of the bulldog is a determining factor on the price since as mentioned above the color is a determining factor when selecting the dogs that participate in competitions. Most Frenchies’ clubs and organizations differ in the coat color standard necessary for the French Bulldogs to qualify.

Most common standards are; Brindle and white and all-brindle color combinations, fawn, white, and any colors. the following coat colors are not standard for the French bulldog; a solid black coat, absence of any brindle or white markings, mouse and liver, black and tan, black and white and white with black markings.

If your doggie does not qualify but still resembles the breed you should not be worried since color of the coat is not the only factor that distinguishes the breed. although the breeders and the show organizers may be specific on the color you may still have a dog that has all the great qualities of the French bulldog. You should look at other features such as the eyes and the ears.

It is also important to not that there is a correlation in the appearance of the eyes and the coat color of the French bulldog. To sum it up the color of the French dog is important if you are purchasing the dog intending to participate in the competitions other wise you can consider having a pet with any of the available shades of the color

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French Country Kitchen Decorating

October 2, 2011

When designing a kitchen, most people focus tightly on organization and efficiency. While those truly are important considerations, don’t forget to give your kitchen a personality as well as functionality. One classic kitchen decorating theme is the French country look.

A French country kitchen makes you feel as if you have just walked into a cottage in rural France. such a kitchen reflects a joy of living and importance of family and friends. Whether you live in a high-rise urban condominium or a split-level in the suburbs, you can bring the warmth and beauty of the French countryside to your own kitchen. the combination of many small touches is what gives a French country kitchen its vibrant, romantic feel.

Color plays a major role in a French country kitchen. If you stepped into the kitchen of a French country cottage, you would probably find walls painted either a butter or mustard yellow, with cupboards painted cornflower blue or even salmon pink. Of course, you could choose to make your walls blue and use the lighter shades as accents.

In the country kitchens of France, natural light is part of the decor. Window dressings are often simple Roman shades. Fabric choices range from canvas to toile, solid to stripped or even prints of fruits, vegetables, or herbs. Speaking of herbs, one simple French country detail is the presence of lavender. Hang a bunch of dried lavender from a hook on the ceiling or the wall, or stand a clump in a wall vase, and you’ll bring the scent of the French countryside into your kitchen.

Accessories for a French country kitchen are almost always functional. a tall terra cotta or copper vase serves as countertop storage for spatulas and other cooking utensils. Open, freestanding racks made of copper or wrought iron hold plants as well as placemats, napkins, and serving bowls. Ceramic trivets with rooster or herb designs can be displayed on walls when not in use on the table.

A plain, pine work table doubles as a place for family and friends to gather for meals or simply to socialize. be sure to choose a size table that won’t interrupt the traffic flow in your kitchen. If you have a very small galley style kitchen, you might want to skip this element. In the kitchen, the difference between cramped and cozy is enough to ruin any mood.

Since French country kitchens are small by nature, their owners make the best use of every possible space. instead of traditional cabinets they often opt for vertical storage. Wrought iron ceiling racks keep frequently used pots and pans handy. Pot racks are very popular in kitchens around the world, and are therefore easy to find. In fact, you’ll be surprised at the wide range of styles and sizes available. you can achieve the French country look even if your kitchen doesn’t lend itself to an overhead pot rack. Strong hooks on the wall or on a solid core door will give save cabinet space and add to the country feel of your kitchen.

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How To Become A Perfume Entrepreneur

September 17, 2011

Dior, Chanel, Jane Doe. You too can become a perfume make at home if you have an entrepreneurial spirit and a little know how. the techniques involved in perfume making are age old and quite simple.

What is required above all is the desire to learn the art how to discriminate between different scents. to make perfume you must be prepared to make yourself an expert in smell. This is the crucial thing in becoming a perfume entrepreneur. your nose is the most important piece of equipment and you already have it. All you have to do is train it.

A perfume maker needs to be conscious of smell. Most of us go about without thinking about smell. If we a notice particularly bad smell we are revolted. If we catch a really beautiful smell we are delighted. but we seldom think about the more subtle smells that surround us all day.

Begin by thinking about smell. This is the first step in training your nose to discern smells. If you want to make perfume you must learn to smell. Learn what a lemon smells like. Compare it to an orange. Sniff different spices. try to distinguish between them.

Go outside or into another room and sniff the air. Close your eyes and concentrate. what can you smell? think like a perfume maker. Count how many smells you can discern.

It is no good doing that in a room where you have been sitting for several hours. Time is important in perfume. your nose becomes habituated to smells.All the receptors in your nostrils are filled up with the molecules that make up the smells in that room. Whether it is the cat on the sofa or the vase of flowers on the dresser, your nose stops smelling them.

Even if you walk through a field of gorgeous flowers your nose will become accustomed to the smells after a time. the molecules of essential oils will still be in the air but you will not be able to discern them. This is an important thing to understand in perfume.

We’ve all had the experience of walking into our homes after being away and suddenly becoming aware of the smells, whether pleasant or unpleasant, that we usually don’t notice. A perfume maker needs to refresh their nose. If you spend all day mixing a batch of perfume you will stop smelling it.

A perfume must have a range of essential oils if it is to have a continuing effect. This is what we mean when we talk about the notes in a perfume. Some notes, usually the flowery ones, will be discerned at once. Other notes in the perfume, usually the woody ones, will only be discerned more gradually. A balanced perfume that has fresh, floral and woody notes will give a lasting effect.

The essential oils are what we smell in a perfume. Essential oils are volatile substances that vaporise in the air. they are sensitive to heat and light. So in the preparation of a perfume and its storage we must protect them from both or they will be lost.

If you are making perfume on a small scale then the equipment needed is very simple. Jars, bowls and funnels are all that you need. As you progress to making perfume on a commercial scale you may need a more elaborate set up but the principles are the same. Remember always that your aim in making perfume is purity. You must protect your perfume from contamination to get a perfect product that will delight you and your customers.

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Mens Leather Belts – The History of Belts

September 9, 2011

Men’s leather belts were first invented during the Bronze Age. Women occasionally wore belts, but mainly it was the men. between then and now, belts waxed and waned in popularity, depending on the other garb worn. for the most part, belts have been for men, with women occasionally donning them as well.

During the 1800s, men didn’t wear belts unless they were in the military, generally sticking to suspenders instead. The cut of slacks at the time made belts uncomfortable, so the average citizen didn’t wear them. that changed during WWI, when men got used to the belts worn with their uniforms, and brought that fashion back home with them, ousting suspenders for the top spot in keeping one’s pants up.

During the first half of the century, Art Nuveau made a splash with specially-designed belt buckles, which today fetch a healthy sum. During the middle of the 20th century, Hollywood wanted to give cowboys a distinctive look, so they put large belt buckles on their actors, despite the fact that genuine cowboys wore primarily suspenders. this trend has bled into modern culture, with large belt buckles a piece of Western wear. Notable wearers of the large belt buckle include George W. Bush and Governor Schwarzenegger. Also, the prize given after a rodeo event is often an oversized belt-buckle as well.

Belts have generally been for function, especially men’s leather belts, but women have been using belts lately for both form and function, using belts to emphasize their feminine shape. in the world wars, the Axis soldiers used belts in a similar fashion, to show off the size of their chests, as a way to decrease the morale of the enemy.

Modern belts have evolved to suit almost any fashion, from cheap webbed or cloth belts with square buckles, to the highest levels of upper class who can get diamond and gold encrusted leather belts with precious stones and custom designs for tens of thousands of dollars. Designers have created subtle belts with designs sewn in with stitching, some have printed their designs on the outside of belts decorated with metal studs, and some keep a simple strip of leather and let the buckle do all the work.

Belt buckles have also changed. in the Bronze Age, the buckle had a shield with designs of warriors or animals fighting, which later generations also did with their belt buckles. Modern buckles share a similar vision with the patriotic emblems seen on the large cowboy buckles with things like flags and eagles. The current box style buckle has been a more recent invention, with a piece inside of it that holds the belt in place using friction instead of a pin, which has been the traditional method for keeping a belt in place since inception.

Whatever style of belt you wear, think about the fact that you’re sharing a style that millions of people spanning from today to the Bronze Ages have enjoyed.

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Wholesale Perfumes – Available at Bargain Prices

August 22, 2011

Wholesale perfumes are normally only accessible by traders and perfume outlet owners, usually buying in bulk. this is not something that an ordinary member of the public can do and so those bargain prices for wholesale perfumes and wholesale beauty products remain out of reach. just a little research on the internet can however reveal some real bargains that sometimes match those wholesale perfume prices. If you are smart and gather some orders amongst friends you can really capitalize on offers by shipping to one address and saving that way too.

Before you start your research it’s probably worthwhile revisiting the different grades of perfume – it can seem a bit confusing for sure there seem to be 3 general categories of ladies perfumes:

  • Eau de Toilette (EDT) sometimes known as Cologne. this usually contains between 3% – 7% of perfume oil concentrate, the balance being made up of alcohol and water, with a little dye sometimes added to give some color.
  • Moving up in terms of quality and cost, there is Eau de Parfum which usually contains 8%-13% of perfume oil. this seems to be the most popular as it offers a good balance between cost and the length of time the fragrance lingers on the body.
  • Top of the range is Perfume, or Parfum. with typically 15%-22% of perfume oil concentrate, this product is generally used for special occasions as the price can be quite high, even at the discounted price of wholesale perfumes.

While ladies perfumes undoubtedly dominate the market, in the last dozen years or so sales of men’s fragrances have steadily grown. A typical perfume outlet will cater for both.

Fragrances may lead the pack so far as wholesale beauty products are concerned, but significant sales can be seen in the Bath & Body products, Gift Sets, Hair and Makeup sectors too.

Be VERY sure that when you are buying at wholesale perfumes prices that they are original designer fragrances, not cheap imitations known as ‘knock-offs’. Purchasing in this way makes a lot of sense – you will look and feel just great. enjoying ‘luxury for less’.

Top tip: the best time to apply perfume. Perfume oils are absorbed more easily on your warm skin just after you have had a bath or shower and the fragrance tends to last much longer. best places to put it are on your underarms, on your wrists, and either side of your neck. Avoid spraying perfume on your clothes as you may well leave stains that are hard to remove. always avoid spraying perfume on your jewellery; it can easily become discoloured as a result of doing that.

So plan to take advantage of wholesale perfumes by researching the grade of perfume you want and then hunting down bargains on the internet.

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What Makeup Should I Wear To My Prom?

June 30, 2011

my prom is in around 2 months and I have my dress and shoes ready but I just dont know what to do with my make-up!
My dress is the one designed by French Connecion for London Fashion Week 2011 cosmopolitan.co.uk/cm/cosmopolitanuk/images/ZP/French-connection-LFW-dress-medium_new.jpg
and I have some plain grey heels.
I dont want anything that is too difficult or over the top but i want to look dressed up and pretty.
i have brown hair and hazel eyes and quite pale skin.
I like in the UK so please dont recommend any products that arent available here!
Thanks for all of your help :D

A few days before the prom try this out, Use thick black mascara and dark eyeshadow to make your eyes seem bigger, uses a pinky colour for your lips and a light orange for blush and you should look just fine.
Good Luck
Enjoy!

if you have LoReal H.I.P. I would use that in the color Combo Charismatic and a bright purple liner Black Mascara for the Eyes and use a Shimmery pink lip gloss use a Peach Blush on your apples, your chin and your t-zone.

i would use MAC makeup :)

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Where can i download Disney's cartoon movies like Pocahontas for free in French?

June 21, 2011

I am not French, but i need to work a lot on my accent. My teacher suggested watching some movies so i am tackling the Disney collection in French. I tried Mininova and torrentroom and thePirateBay, but i couldn't find them in French.

Hey! found this site a couple months ago, it is amazing!!! I strongly suggest you check this out – it is completely legal! here is the site:

tinyurl.com/download-movies-legal…

Good luck :)

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