Word of the Week…en français
mouche à feu /muʃ a fø/ feminine noun
The firefly. Known in France as ‘une luciole.’ Also known regionally in North America as bête à feu (beast with fire.) See: A Glossary of Mississippi Valley French, Mots choisis: Trois cents ans de Francophone au Détroit du lac Érié, and OffQc: Quebec French Guide. For pronunciation, click on the featured words.