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Top 10 Best Movie Quotes of All Times – In French Posted by on Jul 7, 2012

Everyone in the world knows at least one réplique culte (classic quote) from Hollywood movies that eventually became casual catchphrases. But ever wondered how these sound in French? Today, you’re invited to discover the Top 10 Best Movie Quotes of All Times—en Français. The selection was made in 2005 by the American Film Institute (See “AFI’s 100…

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The Godfather of l’Opéra français Part 2 Posted by on Feb 4, 2011

Molière and Jean de la Fontaine: Two famous victims of the intrigues devised by le Parrain (the Godfather) of French Opera. As such, they join a long list of hommes de lettreswho were -it’s tempting to say- “lulled by Lully” * * * If le cardinal Mazarin were to be regarded as the “Overall Godfather“, the capo…

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