French words 1. voilà! - literally "see there"; in French it can mean simply "there it is"; in English it is generally restricted to a triumphant revelation. 2. vis-à-vis- "face to face [with]": in comparison with or in relation to; opposed to. From "vis" (conjugated form of "viser‚" to see). In French‚ it’s also a real estate vocabulary word meaning that your windows and your neighbours’ are within sighting distance (more precisely‚ that you can see inside of their home) 3 .tête-à-tête - "head to
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In the late 19th century‚ the Industrial Revolution had greatly improved the Europeans’ ability to travel‚ communicate‚ and their means of production. This economic boom (inflation) meant that processed goods were in higher demand‚ which required more raw materials and cheap labor. In search of these things‚ the Europeans set their sights on Africa and began to quickly colonize the land. The European countries had an array of reasons to colonize Africa‚ but the main motivations were to build and expand
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official‚ journalist‚ scholar‚ judge and activist lawyer (1758-1794). Robespierre was one of the most influential architects of the French Revolution which was to lead to an era known in France as the Reign of Terror from 1793 to 1794. He lived at a dramatic time in the history of his country. Recognized for his deep knowledge of society and politics during the French Revolution‚ he played a decisive role during that time. He studied law through a scholarship and in 1789. At the age of six‚ his mother
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period‚ Romantic‚ Modern‚ etc.. It is also influenced by large events‚ such as war. The French Revolution‚ which occurred during the late 1700’s‚ was driven by the ideas and ideals of the Enlightenment. The revolution occurred‚ similarly to the American Revolutionary War‚ because of high taxes and opposition to the French Monarchy. The monarchy had left the country nearly bankrupt‚ 98% of the population were severely underrepresented in the government (History.com Staff)‚ and the country was crumbling
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Q. Elucidate the role played by different social groups in the French Revolution. Which group in your estimation benefitted the most from the revolutionary decade in France? The French Revolution of 1789-1799 was one of the most important events in the history of the world. The Revolution led to many changes in France‚ which at the time of the Revolution‚ was the most powerful state in Europe. The Revolution led to the development of new political forces such as democracy and nationalism. It questioned
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French cuisine (French: Cuisine française‚ IPA: [kɥi.zin fʁɑ̃.sɛz]) is a cuisine originating from France. In the Middle Ages‚ Guillaume Tirel Taillevent‚ a court chef‚ wrote Le Viandier‚ one of the earliest recipe collections of Medieval France. In the 17th century‚ La Varenne and the notable chef of Napoleon and other dignitaries‚ Marie-Antoine Carême‚ moved toward fewer spices and more liberal usage of herbs and creamy ingredients‚ signaling the beginning of modern cuisine. Cheese and wine are
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Notes on the French Revolution The French Revolution - or the French Revolution Wars (1789–1799) - refers to a period of radical social and political upheaval in French and European history. The absolute monarchy that had ruled France for centuries collapsed in three years and French society underwent an epic transformation as feudal‚ aristocratic‚ and religious privileges were destroyed under a sustained assault from liberal political groups and the masses on the streets. Old ideas about hierarchy
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response; answer each question with 1 – 3 complete sentences. Refer to your textbook for help. 1. What challenges did England face after the French and Indian War? She had to manage almost 2 million people in te 13 colonies‚ she had to take control of 60‚000 french speaking people in Canada and around the great lakes‚ and she had to keep the English colonists and the native Americans from killing each other. 2. What was the Proclamation of 1763? If the colonists could be kept east of the Appalachians
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FRENCH REVOLUTION Q.1) Explain the following terms:- a) Guillotine Ans) The guillotine is a device consisting of two poles and a blade with which a person is beheaded. It was named after Dr .Guillotine who invented it. b) Subsistence crisis Ans) the population of France rose from about 23 million in 1715 to 2 8million in 1789.This led to a rapid increase in the demand for food grains. Production of grains could not keep pace with the demand. So the price of bread which
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Introduction to the Arts in France FRENCH CULTURE AND CIVILISATION A very rich cultural heritage Architecture Literature Music Painting/Sculpture Cinema Architecture From vestiges of Roman Roman amphitheatres still in use today Lyon (Fourvière) Orange buildings e.g. many 2000 years old Roman amphithéâtres still in use today To ultra modern designs such as the Centre Pompidou in Metz Cathedrals Notre Dame de Paris 12th-13th centuries ANNE FAVIER-TOWNSEND
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