Musee du Louvre

The Game of Translation

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June 4th 2008
Preparing to travel in France, Nicole and I were given a couple helpful hints: the French will inevitably be rude to you, and attempting to speak French will only bring you ridicule and mockery; however, not attempting to speak French will be seen as the ultimate sign of disrespect. Given how it was explained to us, it seemed a no win situation. Apart from 'bonjour' and 'ménage a trois,' Nicole a ... read more

Europe » France » Île-de-France » Paris

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Although ultimately a victor in World Wars I and II, France suffered extensive losses in its empire, wealth, manpower, and rank as a dominant nation-state. Nevertheless, France today is one of the most modern countries in the world and is a leader am... ... read more