Category Archives: Reasons to learn French?

Explaining the intricacies of France’s coming presidential election

Posted on April 3, 2017 by Susan

Here is the latest on the French elections from our French politics expert, Stephen “Etienne” Roop. Les présidentielles 2017                    posted: April 2, 2017 The first round of France’s two-round presidential election takes … Continue reading →

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THE SUBLIME SELLING THE RIDICULOUS?

Posted on April 4, 2015 by Susan

Two French classic songs are being used in American TV ads to sell American products. Edith Piaf belts out her famous “Non, je ne regrette rien” to sell Cadillac cars and Jeanne Moreau sweetly sings “Le Tourbillon,” the song she … Continue reading →

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