Tuesday 16 December 2008

PARQUET n.m. Revêtement de sol en lames

One of those many french words that have found their way into the english language, parquet. Originally a term to describe an enclosure surrounded by a plank fence. There are various laying patterns possible, each has a name;
Parquet Versailles, Parquet à bâtons rompus, Parquet à point de Hongrie and last but not least Parquet à Frises or Parquet à l'Anglaise.
Of course, it goes without saying, we'll be having the Parquet à l'Anglaise in oak. How very english. I think I'll take up cricket. Anyone know how to make cucumber sandwiches?

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