French Love Terms

French Love Terms

When you think of love, France seems to be the place people associate it with. I mean, Paris is known as the city of love! From the French kiss to holding hands down the Champs-Élysée, the French language is certainly one of the best languages to express endearment...

La Terre Est Ronde - Orelsan

La Terre Est RondeReviewed/Translated by John ElkhouryLike all my music reviews, I start with a French to English translation then critique the lyrics below.COMPREHENSION DIFFICULTY: EASY Au fond j’crois qu’la terre est ronde,Deep down I believe the world...

Jalouse English Translation - L.

Jalouse in EnglishReviewed/Translated by John ElkhouryLike all my music reviews, I start with a French to English translation then critique the lyrics and style.COMPREHENSION DIFFICULTY: MEDIUM Jalouse, jalouseJealous, jealousDes fleurs et du ventOf the flowers and...

La Tragédie Du Roi Christophe - Aimé Césaire

Un extrait de la pièce de théâtre; La Tragédie du Roi Christophe, 1963, Acte I, Présence africaine.Background Information:À travers l’anecdote tirée de l’histoire de Haïti, Césaire exprime ses espoirs et ses inquiétudes face aux difficultés rencontrées par...