I actually read it better more than anything else-- unfortunately there aren't very many French speakers around here to practice with. (But luckily I get Paris Match via Canada!) I am kind of a foreign language fanatic. ;-)
Why did the late Victorians early/ 20th century have a thing for frogs? Froggie would a woo-ing go Toad of Toad hall etc etc. A beautiful picture though
As regards speaking French. I failed French O level then went to France and passed it. Now I speak it everyday - horribly badly - the Moroccans don't seem to mind. I wouldn't dare speak it in Paris.......
Elizabeth-- Hmmm... I wonder why that was, too. Personally I love frogs. Good for you for speaking French! I guess I would try it in Paris, but with a big smile and an apology as preface...
The best kind of anthropomorphism!
ReplyDeleteThis is a lot of fun and really strange.Where did you find this?
Hi Eric- Bibiodyssey-- they're linked in the post. They find some really amazing things! Glad you like it. :-)
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ReplyDeleteyour French is better than mine!
And I'm Canadian AND my family is acadian French! I'm very impressed.
Eric-- Merci, vous-êtes trop gentil!
ReplyDeleteI actually read it better more than anything else-- unfortunately there aren't very many French speakers around here to practice with. (But luckily I get Paris Match via Canada!) I am kind of a foreign language fanatic. ;-)
Ooh, there are some gorgeous images there, a girl could indeed get inspired...
ReplyDeleteGood French! Mine is pretty basic school stuff, I am surprised I can remember as much as I do!
(Check out my blog of the week,
http://www.jbmonge.com/
you may already know him, I sent Eric the link too as I know he will love him)
Why did the late Victorians early/ 20th century have a thing for frogs?
ReplyDeleteFroggie would a woo-ing go
Toad of Toad hall etc etc.
A beautiful picture though
As regards speaking French.
ReplyDeleteI failed French O level then went to France and passed it.
Now I speak it everyday - horribly badly - the Moroccans don't seem to mind.
I wouldn't dare speak it in Paris.......
Thanks, PG-- and I will check that out!
ReplyDeleteElizabeth-- Hmmm... I wonder why that was, too. Personally I love frogs. Good for you for speaking French! I guess I would try it in Paris, but with a big smile and an apology as preface...
cool! Thanks
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