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 The Eiffel Tower of
Paris, Texas, USA by XenoHumph
I have never been there, I have to admit. But as a french citizen exiled in Texas, I can't wait to do the pilgrimage!!! A Paris, in the middle of W's state, cool, no!!?
Well, until I build my own, I invite you to go to VT member Keeveechic's Paris (Texas) page which is really excellent. The picture is also hers (Thanks Keewee for letting me use it!). Leave a Comment
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 Seine river in Paris, France by XenoHumph
For a glimpse of this city, which reputation makes it romantic, beautiful, city of lights, culture center, history mecca, packed with world-reknowned museums...go see the pictures in my travelogues on Paris, France!
I studied there for a few years. I encourage anybody to go study in Paris, it is a fantastic experience. The only danger is to be pulled away from your study books by the many temptations of this marvellous capital! Leave a Comment
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 Ashby Inn in Paris, Virginia,
USA by XenoHumph
Location: about 40 miles (64 km) West of Washington D.C. on US50.
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 Paris Las Vegas casino,
Las vegas, Nevada, USA by XenoHumph
So, just relax and enjoy, go loose some money by gambling, eat in the many excellent restaurants, enjoy the entertainment!!
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 Igor Stravinsky Square by and_juana
LINGO
Bonjour (pronounce : bongzur) = Wish apply from morning to the sunset however, the word Bonjour also replace with “Bon apres midi” after late 12 noon. "Midi" means 12 noon.
Bonsoir (bongswar) = Is usually said after the sunset.
Bon après midi (bon apré midi) = Is usually said after 12 noon up till 4 in the afternoon.
Bonne soirée (bon swaré) = Is usually said on seperation (gdbye) during the early evening till 12 midnite.
Bonne nuit (bon nwi) = Is said before bead- time.
Bon weekend (bong wikend) = Have a nice weekend
Au revoir (o revwar) = Good Bye
Adieu (a djieu) = Good Bye (Forever)
A bientôt (a bianto) = Till we meet again
A tout à l’heure (a tuta leur) = Till we meet again soon in a couple of hours.
A plus tard (a plu tard) = Upon arrival
Salut (salu) = Is said or apply only to someone who are very close..like "hello".
The elegance and slow pace life style. Leave a Comment
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So, we were brought to my uncle's home. So tired after our long flight that we went sleeping right away. The discovery of Paris started the following day.
Since we stayed at my uncle's place, we first had to go to supermaket to buy all we needed.
On our way to the supermarket, in my uncle's car, I noticed people in Paris used to listen to radio. In Madagascar, we didn't do that that much... or maybe I hadn't noticed others did... Anyways, that was the past... Nowadays, you can't walk in Tana streets without hearing songblast from flash cars, 4WD, SUV the young things use to drive.
It was during those rides that I listened to Top50 (music charts). I discovered a lot there.. all artists, French and non-French alike... and especially the 80s music "artists".
Say Michael Jackson (with Mc Cartney, they sang "Say, Say, Say" at that time), Tina Turner (a comeback), Rita Mitsouko (only Francophiles would know them)... I am sure there are more. Yes, more: Jean-Jacques Goldman (still listening to him), Lahaie, Phil Collins + Genesis, Cindy Lauper (I like her) ...
Pop music is one of thing I discovered in Paris. I liked it and it changed me a lot from classical music I used to hear playing home. This is also one of fondest memories of Paris.
As for my uncle, he appreciated "Les Grosses Têtes". Both he and my parents liked to listen to this program. It was (and still IS) all about witty humour. Philippe BOUVARD, the host invited(s) persons with his crew. Then, they have some chat, guessing games about news of various topics.. It can be about stars, politicians.. Sthg like "Guess who said this?".. or other guessing games. All of that with culture, laughters, wit and cleverness.
When it was on, I knew I was going to spend sometime not understanding anything. I could speak French but my French was not that rich.. Plus, I was shy. I remembered avoiding speaking to my uncle, the first days, in the fear of having to speak French. hihi... Whenever had then to ask to my parents about things in my uncle's house. My Mum used to say, "Ask your uncle". After some days, I started talking to my uncle and I spoke to him... in Malagasy. :) My uncle is a very tender guy.. really nice with kids.
Of course, in Brussels, I listened to "Les grosses têtes" once in a while... and I spoke French in everyday life, English at one of the jobs I landed. Malagasy is the one I use most, nowadays. :-) Leave a Comment
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 Lost in Paris? "Tant pis pour
toi!" Tough luck! by Confucius, 1 more photos
Maybe you need directions in Paris and a farmer from the French countryside suddenly stops you on the street and asks you for help instead. Hey, it could happen! Tell him:
"Je n'habite pas en Paris" I don't live in Paris.
"Je suis en vacances" I am on vacation.
"Je suis perdu aussi" I'm lost too!
"Tant pis pour toi" Tough luck for you!
One of my favorite French phrases in Paris is:
"Ou est le restaurant chinois la plus proche?
(Where is the nearest Chinese restaurant?)
Finished eating at a cafe? Say 'check please'
"L'addition s'il vous plait"
If you are invited by Paris friends for a home cooked meal, try surprising them with this:
"Je peux faire la vaisselle?"
(May I do the dishes?)
Engage them in some after dinner conversation:
"Les films de Jerry Lewis sont vachement drole, n'est pas?"
(Those Jerry Lewis movies are extremely funny, aren't they?)
"Vous avez 'Les Simpsons' a la tele ici?"
(Do you have 'The Simpsons" on TV here?)
A useful phrase for Paris taxi drivers is:
"Tu connais le chemin?"
(Do you know the way?)
Forget the taxi. You know your way around. Put on your yellow shirt, rent a bicycle, and say to Paris cyclists:
"On fait la course?" (Want to race?)
"Qui a gagne?" Who won?
(Please notice that "gagne" is pronounced the same as the name of the Los Angeles Dodgers closer Eric Gagne!)
Hungry?
"J'ai une faim de loup!"
I'm as starving as a wolf!
"On va acheter la barbe a papa"
Let's buy some cotton candy.
(The French word for cotton candy literally means 'daddy's beard')
Pouring down rain? The French say
"Il pleut des cordes" which literally means that it's raining ropes.
"Je peux emprunter un parapluie?"
(May I borrow an umbrella?)
By the way, you might need to say this at your hotel or even on the street :
"Je voudrais envoyer un courriel"
(I want to send an e-mail.)
The French government just outlawed use of the word "e-mail" in French language. Please respect the French government's sensitivity and use the approved substitute "courriel" when speaking French.
See the sexy Parisienne?
"Vachement bandante" (Extremely sexy)
Say that to your buddy, then approach her in style and try this pick-up line:
"Je peux voir sur votre tatouage?"
(May I look at your tattoo?)
She might smile and say "D'accord" or she could frown and mutter something about onions:
"Ce n'est pas tes oignons"
(It's none of your business.)
Pretend you did not understand and then purposely mispronounce this old phrase from your high school French:
"Repetez, sil vous plait", which when spoken carelessly means "Please fart again."
She might change her mind some day so
be sure to hand her your e-mail address:
"Envoie-moi un courriel"
(Send me an e-mail.)
You might want to add a "s'il vous plait" at the end of that phrase to impress her with a sincere "please"
Speechless?
"Qui m'a chope mon dico?"
(Who stole my dictionary?)
"Tant pis pour toi!" Tough luck for you! Leave a Comment
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Parisians (especially the men) would get so excited when I tried out my French. They would exclaim, "Madame speaks French!" And then proceed to be very accomodating to my Frenchlish.
I was also very proud when people would mistake me for a Parisian and start rattling off to me in French. It's one thing to be taken for a German or Brit, but a Parisian--oh la la! Lots of tourists did this, but also locals--the ultimate compliment. Leave a Comment
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 54 rue Lepic - Vincent & Theo
Van Gogh's apt. by BeatChick
Whatever type of traveler you are, it is imperative to know if you are traveling with others that way you can best figure out an itinerary to fit all types. Discuss what you like, decide what your expectations are for the upcoming trip, that way everyone gets a little bit of what they want from the trip & everyone comes out happier.
As for me I'm definitely cultcha! I love the museums, the expansive cathedrals, the soaring architecture, the language, literary haunts, jazz clubs, bookshops, people watching, seeking the final resting places of certain folk (i.e. Oscar Wilde, Madame Curie, Victor Hugo, Napoléon). These are the things that make me happy!
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 Nôtre-Dame - rear corner by BeatChick
Photo: March 2001 Leave a Comment
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