Every beginning French student learns clothing vocabulary. As a high school teacher, I often send my kids on web quests to experience real language vs. textbook language. All kids love to shop . . . why not do some pretend internet shopping in Paris?
Yeah, right. Just try to find a site with no snicker-producing, parent-complaining photos of beautiful women in sexy lingerie. Luckily, I had what Oprah calls an "Aha!" moment. Why not shop for dog clothes?
The Parisians' love and acceptance of man's best friend did not disappoint. I found the ultimate in canine-couture at Un Chien dans le Marais: the boutique "Pour tous les chiens qui ont du flair!" My students will spend a little time and imaginary euros in the computer lab today, pretending to outfit the likes of Paris Hilton's high-class chien.
Here are a few basic vocabulary items to get you started on shopping for your best friend:
le pantalon - pants
la chemise - shirt
le pull - sweater
le chapeau - hat
la robe - dress
la jupe - skirt
le blouson - jacket
le pyjama - pajamas
You've got to check out Un Chien dans le Marais! Doesn't your chien deserve a little flair?
Photo Credit: planetka at http://www.sxc.hu/photo/771661
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