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Re: Singing in foreign langs. was Re: Greetings

From:Joseph Fatula <fatula3@...>
Date:Sunday, January 12, 2003, 23:50
From: "Christophe Grandsire" <christophe.grandsire@...>
Subject: Re: Singing in foreign langs. was Re: Greetings


> "Alouette" is just the French name for "lark". Admit the word sounds much > better in French :))) .
Better, but inappropriately so. A little stewbird ought to have a name more like "lark" or "pigeon", as opposed to "alouette", which ought to be something more along the lines of a squid or something slimy. At least in my mind. (regarding understanding English songs)
> I still have difficulties with many ;)))) .
Don't feel bad. Especially if it's rap - you're not alone.

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