The middle finger gesture originated from medieval times. English bowmen had their middle fingers cut off by the French if captured because that was the finger they used to draw the long bow. It was a taunt from all those who survived to show they still had their middle fingers.
The history of French Quarter is a remarkable example of how an area was able to transform itself. The city was founded in 1718 by Jean Bienville, a french naval official. Even at that time, it was known to be a melting pot of cultures. The influence of the French was apparant in the construction of churches and schools which beared French names. The history of the French Quarter is also noteworthy for its mix of blacks and whites.
· John Locke was an English philosopher. · John Locke believed in the middle class and its right to freedom of the inner voice and its property. · John Locke's idea of "natural rights" and "natural laws" had a big deal to do with both the American Revolution and the French Revolution. · John Locke also had an idea that they should be able to overthrow the government. John Locke's father was also named John Locke. John Locke was baptized on the day of his birth.
It was invented in 1967 in order to encourage the flow of skilled migrants. In order to become a permanent resident, you must have 67 points. The points are given for education, language (English or french) work experience, age, employment in Canada (whether you have a job waiting for you, etc) and adaptability (how well will you be able to adapt to Canadian culture)
the french wanted to start the colony of quebec for fur trading
"Can you?" is an English equivalent of the French phrase Pouvez-vous? The question also translates as "Are you able to?" in English. The pronunciation will be "pooh-vey-voo" in French.
The Glorious Revolution helped to establish a constitutional monarchy and a bill of rights because the English parliament and people knew they would not be able to establish a constitutional monarchy with James II. Therefore they invited William and Mary to overthrow James II on the condition they accept a constitutional monarchy.
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Koorka has not been renamed in English, nor French as far as I have been able to find. So the city would still be Koorka.
"Peuvez" is a conjugated form of the verb "pouvoir" in French, which means "can" or "be able to."
"Can" is an English equivalent of the French word "peut."Specifically, the French word is the third person singular of the present indicative of the infinitive "pouvoir." The translation is "(He/she/it) can, is able to." The pronunciation is "puh."
Approximately 39% of the French population can speak English.
You should be able to.
Sociable means able to live in society, friendly and agreeable in company. This is a word used in both French and English.
"What can you buy?" is an English equivalent of the French phrase Qu'est-ce que vous pouvez acheter? The question translates literally into English as "What is this that you are able to buy?" The pronunciaiton will be "keh-skuh voo poo-vey-zash-tey" in French.
English version of the French, able to support life, pronounced "hah-bih-tuh-buhl"
'Un habile homme' means 'an able man' in English.