French words 1. voilà! - literally "see there"; in French it can mean simply "there it is"; in English it is generally restricted to a triumphant revelation. 2. vis-à-vis- "face to face [with]": in comparison with or in relation to; opposed to. From "vis" (conjugated form of "viser‚" to see). In French‚ it’s also a real estate vocabulary word meaning that your windows and your neighbours’ are within sighting distance (more precisely‚ that you can see inside of their home) 3 .tête-à-tête - "head to
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The French Constitution: France is a republic; the institutions of governance of France are defined by theConstitution‚ more specifically by the current constitution‚ being that of the Fifth Republic. The Constitution has been modified several times since the start of the Fifth Republic‚ most recently in July 2008‚ when the French "Congress" (A joint convention of the two chambers of Parliament) approved - by 1 vote over the 60% majority required - constitutional changes proposed by President Sarkozy
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Demonstrative adjectives These are used to point out the person(s) or thing(s) being referred to. These forms are as follows: adjective | Masculine sing. | Feminine sing. | Masculine plural | Feminine plural | This‚ these | Ce‚ cest | Cette | Ces | ces | That‚ those | Ce‚ cest | Cette | Ces | Ces | Examples: This pen – ce stylo these desks – ces pupitres That jacket – cette veste those desks – ces pupitre
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What caused the French Revolution? Many things contributed to it evolving. But only three were the most important. The influence dates back all the way to the Age of Enlightenment‚ the ideas definitely had an effect on the French citizens. The American Revolution ties with the Enlightenment as well. The political inequality of the three estates played a huge part in the disruption. In addition to that‚ the Economic inequality also influenced France. The French Revolution is a big and memorable part
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Briana Butts English Comp. II Professor Norman 12/13/11 Slang’s Beef with Standard English Many people of today’s society use the slang‚ especially young people. Surprisingly not only young people use it‚ but people in the business world and the military use it too‚ just in a different form‚ such as using specific wording like abbreviations and code words. Even though slang is being used all the time‚ it is unacceptable in school curriculums. However‚ slang should be allowed in Standard
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Themes and Issues in American History September 27‚ 2006 1492-1789 The Indians were a hospitable and sharing race and sharing was part and parcel of their culture. They were not influenced by the frenzy of the day‚ capitalism and feudalism. Columbus was motivated by his quest for gold to pay his backers. Gold was the new currency of the day‚ better than land because it could buy anything. After the wholesale slaughter of the Indians with no gold to show for it‚ Columbus and the Spaniards
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Letizia’s adultery with the Comte de Marbeuf - Corsica’s French military governor - and Napoleon’s own ability enabled him to enter the military academy at Brienne in 1779. He moved to the Parisian École Royale Militaire in 1784 and graduated a year later as a second lieutenant in the artillery. Spurred on by his father’s death in February 1785‚ the future emperor had completed in one year a course that often took three. Despite being posted on the French mainland‚ Napoleon was able to spend much of the
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For six of the eight causes of revolution‚ describe two events‚ actions or beliefs (evidence) during the years before the French Revolution that led to a developing revolutionary situation. Explain how each contributed to the revolutionary situation. Frances failed attempts at economic reform contributed heavily to the developing revolutionary situation. In August 1787‚ when the parlements refused to implement the Kings proposed changes to the financial system‚ it became clear that the Kings authority
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Catarina. Although he was Italian‚ he had a big influence on the French renaissance. He was a painter‚ sculptor‚ architect‚ musician‚ mathematician‚ engineer‚ inventor‚ anatomist‚ geologist‚ cartographer‚ botanist‚ and writer. He truly was the epitome of the “Renaissance Man”. He drew the Vitruvian Man‚ and the Mona Lisa. 1477 – Burgundy In 1477‚ the region of Burgundy became the musical center of Europe. All of the most famous French musicians were either from‚ or performed and practiced in Burgundy
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Cuisine‚ mainly because French cuisine is characterized by its extreme diversity and style‚ and is classed as the most important cuisine in Europe. Traditionally‚ each region of France has its own distinctive cuisine. The French have influences in many counties all over the world‚ and in numerous classical and contemporary dishes. It has become a vital part of cooking in European countries. There are countless dishes that are considered part of French national cuisine today. French cuisine adapted many
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