Tag Archives: Sarkozy

Paris’ future

Posted on May 11, 2009 by Susan

To read about Sarkozy’s ambitions for Paris, you can check out this article in L’Express.

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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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Bayrou the true loser of the French elections — Pt 2

Posted on March 27, 2008 by Susan

Continuing from Pt 1 of a guest opinion by Bernard Bichakjian: Unfortunately, Bayrou, though a mature and ponderate politician, failed to recognize the circumstantial nature of his success. He concluded that his UDF party should no longer remain the predictable … Continue reading →

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Bayrou the true loser of the French elections — Pt 1

Posted on March 25, 2008 by Susan

Bernard Bichakjian writes: Much was said about the conservative party (UMP) having lost, and the Socialist party (PS) having won the municipal elections. The conclusion cannot be denied, but that’s part of the pendular pattern characteristic of elections: the dissatisfied … Continue reading →

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How would YOU translate ‘Casse-toi’?

Posted on February 26, 2008 by Susan

President Sarkozy is known for his temper. (Americans saw it first hand on 60 Minutes!) A recent explosion appeared the other day on the French news and is still on YouTube for all to see and hear. It’s not the … Continue reading →

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Pipole ?

Posted on January 24, 2008 by Susan

A brand-new French adjective, stolen from the English noun, “people,” splashes across the cover of L’Express. Its other form, “pipole,” makes it look more French. They both refer to celebrities of all kinds – movies, sports, politics, etc. (See my … Continue reading →

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