• FUSAC Paris Classifieds
  • Ad Categories
      Employment Offered 9
      Employment : Teachers 34
      Work Wanted 3
      Housing in the Hexagon: Rent, Share, Exchange 22
      Housing Wanted 0
      Real Estate - Biens à vendre 1
      Childcare Positions Offered 2
      Dogs, Cats, Pets 0
      Stuff for sale & Giveaways 0
      Learning, Lessons, Education 11
      Books 5
      Personal Conversations & Friendship 0
      Services Offered 5
      Business Opportunities 0
      Shopping, Travel, Tourism 3
      Health & Well-Being, Beauty, Sports, Fitness 0
      Worship & Spirituality 1
      Meeting Places, Food & Drink 1
      Anglo Community News, Events, Culture 1
      Laughter the Best Medicine 1
  • Prices/Tarifs
  • LOOFE Manual
    • LOOFE 3
    • LOOFE 2
    • LOOFE 1
  • Becoming French
  • Speak Easy – Learn French
    • Speak Easy Puzzle helps you learn French: What is it?
    • Speak Easy: Qu’est-ce que c’est?
    • Speak Easy Puzzles
  • BILL & ROSA’s BOOK ROOM
    • BILL & ROSA’s BOOK ROOM
    • New Arrivals at Bill & Rosa’s Book Room – English Books Paris
    • Book Room Events
    • Bill & Rosa’s Happy-Go-Lucky Book Club
    • Click and Collect at Bill & Rosa’s Book Room
    • Current Inventory
  • FUSAC Paris Classifieds
  • Post an Ad
    • Dashboard
    • Edit Profile
FUSAC Paris Classifieds FUSAC Paris Classifieds

Employment – Housing – Childcare – Learning – Services – Health – Culture – Meeting Places – Anglo Community – Books – More…

  • Post an Ad
    • Dashboard
    • Edit Profile
  • Ad Categories
      Employment Offered 9
      Employment : Teachers 34
      Work Wanted 3
      Housing in the Hexagon: Rent, Share, Exchange 22
      Housing Wanted 0
      Real Estate - Biens à vendre 1
      Childcare Positions Offered 2
      Dogs, Cats, Pets 0
      Stuff for sale & Giveaways 0
      Learning, Lessons, Education 11
      Books 5
      Personal Conversations & Friendship 0
      Services Offered 5
      Business Opportunities 0
      Shopping, Travel, Tourism 3
      Health & Well-Being, Beauty, Sports, Fitness 0
      Worship & Spirituality 1
      Meeting Places, Food & Drink 1
      Anglo Community News, Events, Culture 1
      Laughter the Best Medicine 1
  • Prices/Tarifs
  • LOOFE Manual
    • LOOFE 3
    • LOOFE 2
    • LOOFE 1
  • Becoming French
  • Speak Easy – Learn French
    • Speak Easy Puzzle helps you learn French: What is it?
    • Speak Easy: Qu’est-ce que c’est?
    • Speak Easy Puzzles
  • BILL & ROSA’s BOOK ROOM
    • BILL & ROSA’s BOOK ROOM
    • New Arrivals at Bill & Rosa’s Book Room – English Books Paris
    • Book Room Events
    • Bill & Rosa’s Happy-Go-Lucky Book Club
    • Click and Collect at Bill & Rosa’s Book Room
    • Current Inventory
FUSAC Paris Classifieds
Avatar of Lisa

Lisa

Ad Categories

Employment Offered
Employment : Teachers
Work Wanted
Housing in the Hexagon: Rent, Share, Exchange
Housing Wanted
Real Estate - Biens à vendre
Childcare Positions Offered
Dogs, Cats, Pets
Stuff for sale & Giveaways
Learning, Lessons, Education
Books
Personal Conversations & Friendship
Services Offered
Business Opportunities
Shopping, Travel, Tourism
Health & Well-Being, Beauty, Sports, Fitness
Worship & Spirituality
Meeting Places, Food & Drink
Anglo Community News, Events, Culture
Laughter the Best Medicine
cp_widget_author_posts-2
Annonces
The rooster as symbol of France

The rooster as symbol of France

Cocorico! says the rooster as symbol of France «Cocorico», the French onomatopoeia for the rooster crowing sound (cock-a-doodle-doo), is also used to express national pride but often with a touch of irony. Why? The cock or rooster has played a role in the symbolism and folklore of many nations for thousands of years. For many people, the rooster symbolizes bravery, boldness and virility as he defends the flock. The connection with the rooster as symbol of France in particular may quite simply stem from the similarity of the Latin words for cock (gallus) and inhabitant of Gaul (gallicus), now known as France. This play on words was known in Roman times, when many Gauls used roosters to symbolize their loyalty to Gaul. In the Middle Ages the cock was widely depicted in French churches and is recorded in 14th century German references to France. Chaucer’s foolish and boastful Chantecleer in the Canterbury Tales may have refered to the French national character. During…
Voir Plus about The rooster as symbol of France
  • Avatar of Lisa
  • 30 juin 2022
  • 0
Avoir les portugaises ensablées

Avoir les portugaises ensablées

In making this Speak Easy puzzle I very much enjoyed learning the origin of "Avoir les portugaises ensablées" via the wonderful website Expressio. The expression means to be deaf, so indeed I was intrigued to know how deafness and Portugal are related. The origin goes back to the a slang term for ear (oreille) from the middle of the 20th century which was "portugaise". Portugaise simply refers to a type of oyster called portuguese which is shaped like an ear. From there to the idea of the oyster full of sand making you hard of hearing is just a short stretch. Next obvious question then is why do we call huitres creuses "portuguese" oysters? 1868 - the ship called The Morlaisien, was delivering oysters from Portugal to France (some stories say to northern France some say to the Arcachon bassin) when the ship was forced to hold over in the Gironde Estuary. The oysters spoiled and the captain decided to dump them overboard. Apparently not all of them had expired, some even thri…
Voir Plus about Avoir les portugaises ensablées
  • Avatar of Lisa
  • 24 juin 2022
  • 0
More French entrepreneur families

More French entrepreneur families

French entrepreneur families are the names you see on the streets and on brands that are familiar they are Inventors and business people. Here's their story.

The Despature Family – Damart Thermolactyl

More than 400 million pieces of Thermolactyl clothing have been sold since its invention in 1953. The story began with the Despature brothers who in 1950 inherited a fabric factory in Roubaix. Textile manufacturing was in decline and the three brothers got to thinking about how to save their business. Inspiration came via their aunt who had rheumatism and who talked about the virtues of triboelectricity (an electric charge generated by friction). The brothers invented a fabric that when in contact with the skin creates electrostatic warmth. It also did not retain dampness. Their invention took off. The first Parisian shop was opened in 1957 and in 1958 the radio station Europe 1 chose Thermolactyl, the first high tech fabric made in France, as one of the most i…

Voir Plus about More French entrepreneur families
  • Avatar of Lisa
  • 12 juin 2022
  • 0
Remembering D-Day, 78 years later

Remembering D-Day, 78 years later

D-DAY  -  JUNE 6, 1944 : "Soldiers, Sailors and Airmen of Allied Expeditionary Force! You are about to embark upon the Great crusade, toward which we have striven these many months. The eyes of the world are upon you. The hopes and prayers of liberty-loving people everywhere march with you... I have full confidence in your courage and devotion to duty and skill in battle. We will accept nothing less than full Victory!" --Dwight D. Eisenhower

Such were the words of General Eisenhower as the troops headed off for the greatest amphibian landing ever. FUSAC remembers their sacrifice today on the 78th anniversary.

Thank you veterans.

Once all the hullabaloo of the 78th anniversary dies down and the dignitaries leave visit the D-Day beaches with a base in Bayeux. It's a sort of pilgrimage and a moving experience even if you don't have a direct connection to the event. It is one of those places you have to visit at least once in your life.…

Voir Plus about Remembering D-Day, 78 years later
  • Avatar of Lisa
  • 6 juin 2022
  • 0
American author in Paris Jake Lamar

American author in Paris Jake Lamar

This is the second part of our interview with American author in Paris Jake Lamar, his editor calls him the most French of the Americans. Here's how he does his craft.

For part one of American author in Paris see this link

Q: Do you have a writing routine, or any quirky routines while you write?

A: Music is first and foremost. I kept my bachelor’s apartment after I met my wife. I met her in 1996, at that time I had a small studio apartment in Montmartre, after we moved in together I kept that apartment as my office. I have a separate place where I work. We live in the 18th arrondissement together, but my office is about 5-7 minutes away. When I’m there, I’m in my sacred work space. I usually start work in the afternoon. I haven’t been able to have a regular writing pattern for years. Back in the 90s, I had a generous grant and back then, writers could live from publisher’s advances, but those days are over. During my fi…

Voir Plus about American author in Paris Jake Lamar
  • Avatar of Lisa
  • 1 juin 2022
  • 0
Birds in Paris and Speak Easy

Birds in Paris and Speak Easy

A few years ago I started noticing birds and now the city is full of nature. Birds are everywhere, including in the city, if you just look and listen a little more closely. Here are a few of the birds you can see in Paris. Two of my favorites are the tiniest and busiest. The European robin and the wren. The European robin is the one you see on greeting cards all over the place, he is an artist's favorite with his bright orange-red face and neck. When you see him you'll recognize him right away by his color and shape - he looks like he just ate a ping pong ball -  just that size and nicely round. The Wren is even smaller, multi-shades of brown has a stubby turned up tail. The wren makes a noise bigger than most bigger birds. Once you learn their song (listen here) you'll start hearing wrens everywhere. Another big talker is the Magpie. This bird is a little smaller than a crow, has a long thin tail and is iridescent black and white. When the sunlight glints off his…
Voir Plus about Birds in Paris and Speak Easy
  • Avatar of Lisa
  • 23 mai 2022
  • 0
American MEMORIAL DAY FRANCE 2022

American MEMORIAL DAY FRANCE 2022

American MEMORIAL DAY FRANCE 2022 Memorial Day, originally named Decoration Day, was first celebrated on  Memorial Day, originally named Decoration Day, was first celebrated on May 30, 1868 to honor those soldiers who lost their lives to the Civil War.  In 1971, the name was changed to honor all US soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom!  Let's remember those who have sacrificed their lives, join in one of the many commemorations throughout France. In Paris: MAY 29, 2022 (SUNDAY) MEMORIAL DAY Join Paris Post 1 for a full day of ceremonies and events in Paris: LAFAYETTE ESCADRILLE MEMORIAL @ 10h00 "La Fayette Escadrille" Memorial Arch was built between 1926 and 1928, and was inaugurated on July 4, 1928, U.S. Independence Day, in the notable presence of Ferdinand Foch and Paul Doumer. Inscribed in French on top in capital letters "In memory to the Heroes of Escadrille La Fayette dead for the Defense of Right and Liberty". It is located at 5 Bd …
Voir Plus about American MEMORIAL DAY FRANCE 2022
  • Avatar of Lisa
  • 18 mai 2022
  • 0
Bill & Rosa’s Book Room

Bill & Rosa’s Book Room

What is Bill & Rosa's Book Room ? 

First of all, for us, a Book Room is a comfortable place to spend some time. Think of it as the reading lounge on the ocean liners of yore. Our maître-mots are

Read, Write, Relax. Buy, Borrow, Donate.

Bill & Rosa's Book Room has several aspects. It is first a USED BOOK SHOP and a LENDING LIBRARY. There are many novels of all genres for sale plus non-fiction, biographies, history, some poetry, cookbooks, cats, books on Paris or France, memoirs and children's books. Most books are in English, but also in French and even a few bilingual. Prices start at just 2€.

The lending library has four sections :

The Sylvie and Henry Noullet Library: novels mostly in English Bill and Rosa's Library of the American West includes novels, non-fiction and art books…
Voir Plus about Bill & Rosa’s Book Room
  • Avatar of Lisa
  • 14 mai 2022
  • 2
Discount tickets at Theatre Champs-Elysées

Discount tickets at Theatre Champs-Elysées

Have you been to The Theatre des Champs-Elysées? Despite the name, it is not on Les Champs-Elysées but not far at all, Avenue Montaigne. I must say that I did not know much about the place (despite being a Parisian!) and I was so pleasantly surprised when I visited it. It is a hidden gem with a rich history and a fantastic program. It is one of the most beautiful theaters in Paris and now they are offering FUSAC readers a chance to hear two American lyrical singers at 30% off.

First up is Charles Castronovo, tenor, with Ludovic Tézier, baritone, performing Messa di Gloria by Giacomo Puccini. This brilliant work written with passion and which allows us to delve into the most intimate and spiritual side of Puccini. Use this link for a 30% discount: Choix des places [Théâtre des Champs-Elysées | 12.05.2022 - 20:00 | Messa di Gloria - Puccini] - Théâtre des Champs-Elysées (theatrechampselysees.fr) The week after offers us A rare display of d…
Voir Plus about Discount tickets at Theatre Champs-Elysées
  • Avatar of Lisa
  • 8 mai 2022
  • 0
Interview with American writer Jake Lamar

Interview with American writer Jake Lamar

American writer Jake Lamar visited Bill & Rosa's Book Room on March 12 to discuss his latest novel, Viper’s Dream. He is an American author who has lived in Paris for almost 30 years, he teaches creative writing at Sciences Po and is the author of a memoir, seven novels, numerous essays, reviews and short stories and a play. He is also the recipient of several prestigious prizes, among which the Lyndhurst Prize and France’s Grand Prize for best foreign thriller. This is the first part of our interview with him:

Q: You started out as a journalist for Time Magazine, so my question is, have you always wanted to be a writer and have you always known you wanted to write ficiton?

A: I’ve known since the age of 12 that I wanted to be a writer and that I wanted to write fiction. The job at Time Magazine was just a way to make a living as a writer. I went to Harvard and majored in American History and Literature, I wrote for the Harvard Crimson…

Voir Plus about Interview with American writer Jake Lamar
  • Avatar of Lisa
  • 2 mai 2022
  • 0
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • …
  • 15
  • 16
  • 17
  • →

Annonces

Learn French and English idiomatic expressions
9.00 €

Learn French and English idiomatic expressions

  • Learning, Lessons, Education, Books
  •   |  
  • 4 juillet 2022
The Speak Easy is a game for learning French idiomatic expressions. The puzzles were published in the FUSAC magazine for 25 years before being compiled […]
7472 vues totales, 1 aujourd'hui
90+ Ways You Know You’re Becoming French

90+ Ways You Know You’re Becoming French

  • Books, Shopping, Travel, Tourism
  •   |  
  • 1 juillet 2022
This little book that fits in your hand developed from the article « 20 Ways You Know You’re Becoming French » by long time Paris resident hailing […]
23145 vues totales, 0 aujourd'hui
Les Parisettes Boutique

Les Parisettes Boutique

  • Shopping, Travel, Tourism
  •   |  
  • 1 mars 2022
Les Parisettes is a concept store which specializes in souvenirs from Paris and the Eiffel Tower. Everything you’ll will find there carries on the theme […]
2217 vues totales, 1 aujourd'hui

FUSAC Paris Classifieds

Telephone 01.46.09.99.92

Email Contact

NEWSLETTER: We send a newsletter about once a month to keep you up to date on Anglo Community news. Sign up

FUSAC in the Press

About FUSAC

Mentions Légales

Follow FUSAC

BILL & ROSA's BOOK ROOM

Used books in English

Open:

Wed, Thurs, Sat 13:30-18:30, Fri 14:30-18:30

Click Email & phone

Map and Directions

42 rue du Chemin Vert

92100 Boulogne-Billancourt

M° Porte de Saint Cloud

Follow The Book Room

  • Accueil
  • Blog
© 2022 FUSAC Paris Classifieds | Tous droits réservés
We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies.
Cookie settingsACCEPT
Manage consent

Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience.
Necessary
Toujours activé
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. These cookies do not store any personal information.
Non-necessary
Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website.
Enregistrer & appliquer