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Explore the wit of French idioms, books, films, cultural events, French traditions, and people through a bicultural lens.

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Cabrel: Je t’aimais, je t’aime, je t’aimerai…

November 23, 2011May 22, 2026 Guylaine S Gamble

Joyeux anniversaire, Francis Cabrel, né aujourd’hui le 23 novembre! Mon enfant nue sur les galets Le vent dans tes cheveux défaitsComme un printemps sur mon trajetUn diamant tombé d’un coffretSeule la lumière pourraitDéfaire nos repères secretsOù mes doigts pris sur … Continue reading Cabrel: Je t’aimais, je t’aime, je t’aimerai…

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Georges Duboeuf’s Beaujolais Nouveau 2011

November 19, 2011May 22, 2026 Guylaine S Gamble

Beaujolais Nouveau 2011  mis en bouteille par les Vins Georges Duboeuf is  officially “bu & approuvé!”  by me and my chéri!  This year it delivers, and it’s all that the label says: “Beaujolais Nouveau 2011 is here, and it’s good! … Continue reading Georges Duboeuf’s Beaujolais Nouveau 2011

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Maurane – Fais-moi une fleur

November 16, 2011May 22, 2026 Guylaine S Gamble

Bonne journée , un peu de douceur en ce jour et un coup de  ❤ pour la nouvelle chanson de Maurane intitulée“Fais-moi une fleur”. le bouton d’or est infidèle les pommiers fleurissent en trois ans dans les histoires au naturel moi j’ai … Continue reading Maurane – Fais-moi une fleur

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En Mémoire de Robert Breidenstein (1923 -2011)

November 12, 2011May 18, 2026 Guylaine S Gamble

En l’honneur et mémoire de Robert Breidenstein, le consul général de France à Los Angeles organisa une cérémonie à la Résidence de France le 15 septembre 2011 pour les membres de la famille de Robert Breidenstein, son épouse Madame Fanny Breidenstein accompagnée et entourée de … Continue reading En Mémoire de Robert Breidenstein (1923 -2011)

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Sapristi! Tintin comes to Hollywood!

October 26, 2011May 22, 2026 Guylaine S Gamble

“Tintin is myself. He reflects the best and brightest in me; he is my successful double. I am not a hero. But like all 15-year-old boys, I dreamt of being one…and I have never stopped dreaming. Tintin has accomplished many … Continue reading Sapristi! Tintin comes to Hollywood!

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L’ Envol!

October 24, 2011May 22, 2026 Guylaine S Gamble

L’envol, Air France’s new International Advertising Campaign Created by choreographer Angelin Preljocaj, Air France’s new international advertising campaign (2014)  was filmed on a mirror reflecting only sky and dancers. Benjamin Millepied and his dancing partner Virginie Caussin deliver a poetic metaphor … Continue reading L’ Envol!

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No Stress & Ultra Personnalisable

September 30, 2011May 22, 2026 Guylaine S Gamble

La nouvelle pub Citroën DS3 … NO STRESS et  ULTRA PERSONNALISABLE! New commercial for Citroën DS3:  NO STRESS & ULTRA PERSONALIZED!  Music by Peaches – 2011 Pinterest Twitter Facebook Instagram As an Amazon Associate, French A L.A Carte Blog earns from qualifying … Continue reading No Stress & Ultra Personnalisable

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Fais Comme L’Oiseau

September 29, 2011May 22, 2026 Guylaine S Gamble

FAIS COMME L’OISEAU (Musique: M. Fugain, G. Blaness) Michel Fugain (France) Fais comme l’oiseau Ça vit d’air pur et d’eau fraîche, un oiseau D’un peu de chasse et de pêche, un oiseau Mais jamais rien ne l’empêche, l’oiseau, d’aller plus … Continue reading Fais Comme L’Oiseau

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Ooh la L.A! French Music Festival

September 9, 2011May 22, 2026 Guylaine S Gamble

What’s in store this year?  Nouvelle Vague, Tinariwen, Birdy Nam Nam…Well, I do love world music, and I must admit that DJ Cam reminiscent of Jean-Michel Jarre, strikes a chord. Although I applaud any and all efforts to import “French … Continue reading Ooh la L.A! French Music Festival

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Serge Gainsbourg Tribute at Hollywood Bowl

August 12, 2011May 22, 2026 Guylaine S Gamble

Serge Gainsbourg needs no introduction…he was often misunderstood and feared perhaps as much as he was loved and admired and recognized as one of France’s national superstar icons.   “He was our Baudelaire, our Apollinaire… He elevated the song to the level of … Continue reading Serge Gainsbourg Tribute at Hollywood Bowl

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Los Angeles Epicurean Festival

July 29, 2011May 18, 2026 Guylaine S Gamble

On Sunday, August 28, 2011, the Los Angeles Epicurean Festival at Sofitel LA will bring together culinary specialties and extraordinary wines & spirits, under one roof in a casual setting. Products that usually are only available to Chefs are being offered at the … Continue reading Los Angeles Epicurean Festival

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Ben L’Oncle Soul…Just a SoulMan!

July 22, 2011March 10, 2026 Guylaine S Gamble

Ben L’Oncle Soul inaugurait  à la Fête de La  Musique au Make Music Pasadena sur le Luckman World Music  Stage, sa tournée des USA! Il nous laissa à tous présents un vif souvenir ponctué de R&B Soul et beaucoup de beaume au … Continue reading Ben L’Oncle Soul…Just a SoulMan!

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