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Colbert’s Hysterical Franglais Thoughts

Posted on January 16, 2014 by Susan

Stephen Colbert’s hysterical franglais thoughts on the Sex Scandal – hysterical: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/01/16/colbert-french-president-sex-scandal_n_4610181.html Notice that he has the right French melody and even the right French pronunciation much of the time. Does he remember from high school like many of my … Continue reading →

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English rags tell more than French

Posted on January 15, 2014 by Susan

Several English rags are publishing rumors that Julie Gayet, President Hollande’s new mistress, might be 4 months pregnant. The rumor is said to have been started on Twitter, subsequently removed, but taken up, mostly, by the foreign press. True to … Continue reading →

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France’s first lady – a new Jackie Kennedy or a new Princess Di?

Posted on August 19, 2008 by Susan

A lot of us are fascinated by France’s new first lady, Carla Bruni-Sarkozy. A pop singer, Italian heiress and former model, she – and, actually, her husband – is the subject of Vanity Fair‘s September cover story. If you’d like … Continue reading →

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