Savoir vs Connaître
These two French verbs, which we don’t have in English, seem to typify Jean (savoir) and Ugolin/Papet (connaître). Jean gained his knowledge by reading books and studying and Ugolin and Papet know what they know because they live it.
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Just thinking about the use of the verb ‘cultiver’ along with AUTHENTIQUE. It seems to be related to the whole idea of farming – as in cultivating crops. Also has allusions to something you must work at in order to grow. Any other comments?
Film à voir – « Entre les murs » The Class en anglais
Je viens de voir ce film et je trouve qu’il adresse le thème de « The Outsider versus social order ». Je vous le recommande – il joue à Cremorne Orpheum actuellement.
Article from Le Figaro
Modern Jean de Florette exposes dark heart of French farming
A farmer is the victim of a hate campaign in a tiny French village in a case which is gripping the country and raising a wider debate about farming.
Extend-Moi 