French word of the week

Sep 08, 2004 12:35


mèche (mesh) noun, feminine
1. lock, streak (of hair)
2. wick (candle); fuse (firecracker)
3. a drill bit (tool)

Also:
une mèche folle = a stray lock/wisp of hair
une mèche rebelle = a wayward lock of hair
une mèche lente = a safety fuse
une mèche postiche = a hairpiece, toupee

Expressions:
se faire faire des mèches = to have highlights put in one's hair.
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Sandwiches falconsblade September 8 2004, 14:35:49 UTC
I'm not a big fan of plain yellow mustard, but that sounds as if it would be good with spicy mustard.

Most often when I have braunschweiger, it's on crackers. Triscuit is my favorite for that.

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dooie September 17 2004, 15:44:35 UTC
Hey that sandwich doesn't sound to bad at all, I too like sweet pickles on sandwichs

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