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'une bastide' may be a mansion in Provence or a ancient village built on a special, organized plan in the 1200s-1300s in southern France

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What does the French word la bastide mean?

Une bastide (fem.) was in southern France a large farm building, housing a large family, day laborers, and farm animals. Small towns in the same area, with a particular road layout organized around a square, are also called bastides.


What is the meaning of comment est la vie?

It means, "How is life?" in French.


What is 'cirque de la nuit' when translated from French to English?

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What is the meaning of the phrase 'a la mode' in French and in English?

This is a phrase which causes some confusion, almost controversy.A la mode in french means quite simply in fashion, in today's style. Frenchmen are never confused by this; when they see a la chef repute on a menu they understand the difference between this (meaning 'in the style of famous chef) and a la mode.The English language is notorious for borrowing words from other languages. We don't apologise for this - take it as a compliment. But, some borrowers don't keep the same exact meaning.In British English, the meaning is just the same as in french. Hardly surprising; for most brits french is their second language, they visit France often, and amongst the trend-setters most buy their clothes in Paris.In American English a la mode means 'with a dollop of ice-cream on top'.


What is the French translation of the English phrase 'in fashion'?

The words "à la mode" are a French equivalent of the English phrase "in fashion."Specifically, the preposition à is literally "at, to." The feminine singular definite article la means "the." The feminine noun mode translates as "fashion."The pronunciation will be "a la mod" in French.