Dear French speaking Mefites: I am an idiot. I can't get the prepositions down! Knowing when to say "au" or "du" is KILLING me. I've made cheat sheets and have memorized most of the set phrases I can, but when I'm writing on my own I inevitably foul it up or blank. Can you help?
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posted by two lights above the sea
on Dec 4, 2012 -
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Brazil Filter: I'll be in Sao Paolo for a week in early February and would appreciate some hive-mind input on the trip. Details within.
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posted by quidividi
on Jan 17, 2012 -
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I traveled through Ecuador for about 2 months, and in the process fell in love with Salsa de Aji, specifically the
Salsa de Aji con Chochos, made by SNOB.
I cannot for the life of me find somewhere online to buy it (that ships within the U.S.). What would be the best way for me to find someone in Ecuador to get me some? I'm located in Los Angeles. I realize this could get expensive but right now I'm just trying to think if there's even a way I could do it.
posted by dithmer
on Apr 12, 2011 -
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I am looking for for a daycare provider in the Newark, Delaware area that would care for a child after 9pm. Any recommendations?
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posted by anonymous
on Mar 7, 2011 -
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What's the best thing you ever got for Cinco Dolares, $5?
(I'm collecting funny, unusual answers for Cinco De Mayo!)
posted by Laughing Lion
on May 3, 2010 -
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Being a parent. What's appropriate in terms of displaying emotions? Of course, more inside.
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posted by anonymous
on Oct 12, 2009 -
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Can anybody track down a version of "Tha ma ra boum de hé" or "Tah Rah Rah Boom Di Ay" performed on solo accordion (no vocals or anything)? A digital version is preferred but if I need to track down an old LP somewhere I'm willing to go on a quest.
posted by Overzealous
on Oct 4, 2009 -
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Does anyone know the prescise locations where "The Score" was shot in Montreal? Google Maps links would be ideal. Thank you!
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posted by fantasticninety
on Sep 25, 2009 -
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I'm trying to buy a print from my favorite children's book, "The Rainbow Goblins", by Ul De Rico. How can I find this? I'm thinking typical poster size (18x24-ish).
posted by kristymcj
on Nov 30, 2008 -
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Staying in Rio de Janeiro for five days, starting this Saturday (Nov. 8). Forecast looks like a lot of rain and cloudy days. Looking for suggestions for activities not exposed to a downpour.
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posted by zephyrian
on Nov 4, 2008 -
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I have just started reading
'The Mystery of Capital' by the celebrated Peruvian economist,
Hernando de Soto. Having lived in Brazil for many years and seen, on a daily basis, the irrepressible entrepreneurial spirit of which he writes, I can relate to the book and whole-heartedly support the fundamental idea running through it that clearly-defined property rights and simplified procedures for starting new businesses represent the best solution to eradicating poverty in the Third World.
I have an 18,000-word Masters in International Business thesis to submit by June 2009. I'd appreciate your suggestions, Metafilter.
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posted by Zé Pequeno
on Aug 18, 2008 -
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Help me truly cite this Antoine de Saint Exupery quote: "A designer knows he has achieved perfection not when there is nothing left to add, but when there is nothing left to take away."
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posted by josh.ev9
on Mar 13, 2008 -
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Bachelor party in Playa De Carmen Mexico. Where should we stay? We would prefer a hotel that has all the amenities including pool, good food, beach, comfortable beds and nice showers.
posted by kaizen
on Dec 17, 2007 -
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Despite the recent corruption scandals in Brazil, for the first time since the 1970s, the country is finally showing signs that it is worthy of comparison with its BRIC counterparts. Inflation, the bane of the 1990s, has finally been largely reigned under control, interest rates have fallen to their lowest in living memory, the Brazilian Real continues to rise against the US dollar and BOVESPA - Latin America's largest and busiest stock exchange - continues to grow from strength to strength.
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posted by Zé Pequeno
on Oct 19, 2007 -
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I desperately need to find a copy of Pierre Puvis de Chavannes's "The Prodigal Son."
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posted by Lisa S
on May 21, 2007 -
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I'm looking for a place to find a rare copy of a theological text as a present for a retiring professor.
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posted by Mali
on Apr 27, 2007 -
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I love the luxurious face cream, Creme de la Mer, but the price breaks my bank; is there an affordable cream comparable to it?
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posted by orangeshoe
on Feb 3, 2006 -
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I'm enjoying watching the Tour de France once again this year. I'm always amazed at the amount of vehicles, fans, support people and logistics involved in running this race every year. Has there ever been a documentary about the behind the scenes part of the race? I get little bits and pieces during the coverage, but I'd love to see more!
posted by mhm
on Jul 11, 2005 -
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I am looking for a higher resolution version of this
picture of the photo-finish in saturday's 8th stage of the Tour de France.
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posted by TinTitan
on Jul 11, 2005 -
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Does anyone know a website where I can catch the Tour de France? Yeah, I don't have cable because I'm cheap, but times like this make me want to relent. But now, I'm desparate!
posted by Red58
on Jul 5, 2005 -
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