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You have learned that the verb avoir means to have. However, in French, avoir is used in many ways. For example, to give an age in French, you will use the verb avoir, unlike in English, when you use the verb to be. Read, study, and listen to the examples below:
Elle a dix-huit ans. = She is eighteen years old. Nous avons vingt-trois ans. = We are twenty-three years old. Quel âge as-tu? = How old are you? Be sure to include the word ans for years old. In English, you can drop the words years old and simply say I am fifteen, but in French, the word ans is required. There are other expressions that use avoir in French and to be in English. Read, study, and listen to the phrases listed below. If you find it difficult to pronounce a certain word, be sure to write down a pronunciation note. Example: soif (swahf).
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Read and study the following vocabulary words. Use the audio controls to hear the pronunciation and try saying the words aloud. If you find it difficult to pronounce a certain word, be sure to write down a pronunciation note. Example: la biologie (bee-oh-loh-zhee).
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An Unknown Soldier The Arc de Triomphe is more than just a beautiful monument; it is also a memorial. In fact, beneath the arch is a very solemn place. It is the final resting place of France's Unknown Soldier. It was a difficult process for France to choose which soldier would be laid to rest under the Arc. The French parliament declared that eight bodies should be unearthed, one each from the eight major areas of conflict in France during World War I. The bodies were transported in oak caskets to the Citadel at Verdun. The caskets were constantly reordered so as to not give preference to any one of the eight conflict regions. Finally, a simple ranking soldier was chosen to decide which of the caskets would be selected. The soldier chose the sixth casket, and it was buried beneath the Arc in 1921. This soldier represents all who have fought and died for France. In order to pay homage to the many fallen heroes, a torch containing a memorial flame was placed just above the tomb of the Unknown Soldier. On November 11, 1923, the eternal flame was ignited by André Maginot, who served as the Minister of War. The flame has continued to burn, and it is rekindled every evening at 6:30. Below the flame is the following inscription:
<< Ici Repose un Soldat Français Mort pour la Patrie >>
Each year on November 11, a special ceremony is held beneath the Arc de Triomphe at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. In France, just as in the United States, November 11 is a national holiday. In France, November 11 is called Armistice Day, while in the United States, it is known as Veterans Day.
References "Arc De Triomphe Paris - Paris Attractions - Arc De Triomphe." Arc De Triomphe Paris - Paris Attractions - Arc De Triomphe. N.p., n.d. Web. 05 July 2014. "Bonjour Paris - Commemorating France's Unknown Soldier." Bonjour Paris - Commemorating France's Unknown Soldier. N.p., n.d. Web. 07 July 2014. "The Unknown Soldier At The Base Of The Arc De Triomphe." The Unknown Soldier At The Base Of The Arc De Triomphe. N.p., n.d. Web. 07 July 2014. |
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