Linguistic appreciation for the francophones

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Feb 11th, 2005 | 10:39 AM

Michael

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Linguistic appreciation for the francophones

A friend sent me a note that included this phrase as a definition of the family's hectic life:

<i>La vie passe à l'allure d'un express fou, et nous laisse
stupéfaits sur le quai avec nos valises!</i>

Feb 11th, 2005 | 10:52 AM

StCirq

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That certainly sums up my family's life - except, of course, when we're in France

Feb 11th, 2005 | 11:14 AM

AnselmAdorne

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Michael ... that's a great description.

However, now that I have retired, I don't even worry about getting to the station!

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Feb 11th, 2005 | 11:30 AM

ckenb

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Michael, that sentence sounds like it means that life is passing those people by. Time is flying and they're just watching.

Feb 11th, 2005 | 12:23 PM

ira

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Y'know, that sounds as if it actually means something.

Feb 11th, 2005 | 03:24 PM

Michael

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ckenb--

One does not usually bring a suitcase to just watch the trains go by.

Feb 11th, 2005 | 03:27 PM

cigalechanta

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I think it means a missed train?

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Feb 11th, 2005 | 04:07 PM

StCirq

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Life passes by with the speed of a crazy express train, leaving us stupefied on the platform with our luggage!

Feb 11th, 2005 | 04:12 PM

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<i>J'essaye de déterminer en avance si le prochain train va s'arrêter.</i>

Feb 11th, 2005 | 04:16 PM

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StCirq

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Robes:

Consultez l'horaire

Feb 12th, 2005 | 05:36 AM

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ckenb

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Michael,

Je suppose que je comprends le français à ma façon. Le temps et les trains express passent vite. Qu'on ait fait ses valises ou pas, on risque de rater le train. Comme on a dit, il vaut mieux consulter les horaires avant d'aller à la gare.