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France in WW2
The French participation in World War 2, in both the European and Pacific theaters of the war. Questions regarding the Vichy government are also welcome here.
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What is the most famous city in France?
Paris at 2,176,243 in 1982 and growing
According to French census, in 2007 the city of Paris had 2,193,031 residents, making it one of the most densely populated cities in Europe, with 20,807 people per square kilometer (53,890 per square mile). However, the metro area (commuter belt) of Paris had nearly 11,837,000 inhabitants, with a density of 815 people per square kilometer (2,110 per square mile).
What is the English translation of je t'aime beaucoup mademoiselle?
"I love you, my boyfriend!" is an English equivalent of the French phrase Je t'aime, mon petit ami! The declaration translates literally into English as "I love you, my little (male) friend!" The pronunciation will be "zhuh tem mo ptee-ta-mee" in French.
Masculine and feminine gender of a wolf?
In English there are no masculine or feminine forms. English uses gender specific nouns for male or female.
The noun wolf is a common gender noun, a word for a male or a female.
The noun for a male wolf is dog.
The noun for a female wolf is bitch.
What does the verb trouve mean in french?
"trouvez la question" means "find the question" in English.
Why could the British army not break through the German lines at the battle of somme?
They did but at a cost for the British Army.
There are four men who fit the title of commander. Joseph Joffre, Ferdinand Foch, Robert Nivelle, Philippe Pétain all held the title Commander-in-Chief of the French Army. Pétain, Foch, and Joffre also held the tile, Marshal of France. But by the end of the war Ferdinand Foch was named the Supreme Allied Commander.
What does vivo mean in English?
You mean as in "Viva la vida?" If so, viva la vida means, "Live the life." So, judging by that statement, hopefully you can understand what viva la means.
"Viva la vida" means "live your life".
What town in northern France was where the French leaders surrendered to Germany on June 221940?
== == Compiegne. But it is important to understand that the French did not surrender. They accepted an armistice, which is a fancy word for cease fire. The legal difference between surrender and cease fire had important consequences in how the allies conducted the rest of the war.
Lamour means love in what language?
L'amour is the French word for love - Lamour is also a family name
Did the federalist or antifederalist want to go to war with Britain and France?
The federalists wanted to go to war with France because they attacked the U.S. ships
Is airplane feminine or masculine?
the noun 'air' is masculine in French
l'air est sec et chaud (the air is dry and hot) = the adjectives are also put in the masculine form.
Tu es très belle means "You are very beautiful" in English.
What does France and Mexico have in common?
they are both western European countries, both democraties, both using a language based mostly on Latin, both having Roman Catholicism as the mainstream religion. They are the two largest countries within the European Union. They are both members of the Eurozone. They share a common border (the Pyrénées mountain range).
A border, the currency. They're both European countries.
When was France invaded by Germany?
On 14 June 1940, five weeks after the start of the Battle of France, Paris fell to German occupation forces, who remained there until the city was liberated in August 1944 after a resistance uprising, two and a half months after the Normandy invasion. (Wikipedia)
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What are some leaders of Sweden?
King Carl XVI Gustaf has been king of Sweden since September 15, 1973.
Currently, as of December 2013, Sweden's Prime Minister is Frederik Reinfeldt. The next election will take place in September of 2014.
What are two major cities in France?
France's capital city is Paris. Though Paris is quite small (fitting inside its ring road which is 35kms long) the Parisian suburbs stretch for a very long way.
The Parisian area is considered not just to include the Department 75 (Paris), but also 77 (Seine et Marne), 78 (Les Yvelines), 91, (Essone), 92 Haut de Seine), 93 (Seine St Denis), 94 (Val du Marne) 95 (Val du Oise). These are known as the departments of the Ile-de-France.
France's second city is Lyon in the department Rhone Alps (69).
J'ai pensé que tu es très mignon?
"I think you're very cute!" is an English equivalent of the French phrase "Je pense que tu es très mignon!" The statement translates literally as "I think that you are very cute!" in English. The pronunciation will be "zhuh pawn-skuh tyoo eh treh mee-nyo" in Alsatian and Cevenol French.
Was france occupied by Germany prior to world war 2?
All of France. France surrerder after being invaded by Nazi Germany.
Who was the leader of the French Resistance against Germans in World War 2?
Maurice Gamelin until the fall of France and then Henri Giraud/Charles de Gaulle
What was the Kellogg Briand Pact?
The Kellogg-Braind Pact was an international agreement in which the states promised not to use war to solve thier foreign problems.
the Kellogg-Braind Pact was signed by France, Germany and the USA in 1928.
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How do you say I am going to Moncton tomorrow in french?
"je suis en chemin / je suis en route"
"sur mon chemin" if you want to put some emphasis on the fact it is your way.
What is japans population density per square mile?
the population density for japan per square yard is 17 people
Why did Germany declare war on France in World War 1?
After Germany declared war on Russia to help Austria-Hungary (who was attacked by Russia after they attacked Serbia), France made clear their intent to stand by their ally (Russia, obviously), so Germany declared war on them, too, planning to take them out then go after Russia to prevent a two-front war. Unluckily for Germany, Russia prepared pretty quickly so Germany had to send troops to the Eastern Front as well and fight a two-front war.
