Re: Wyclef Jean: L�union fait la force

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Awesome! I didn't know that. That's why I love participating in
these boards and sharing. Always learn so much. Thanks!

Zachary

On 1/27/10, Mlle Robertson wrote:
> Just a side note here. "L'union fait la force" is the Haitian
> motto, which is why he begins the song with it. (Like "Liberté,
> Egalité, Fraternité" is for France)
> I mostly remember this because my French I's just finished
> doing their francophone countries presentations. LoL!
>
> On 1/26/10, Zachary wrote:
>> Hello French teachers!
>> Haitian rapper Wyclef Jean has just released a new video for
>> Ha�ti called "Hold On", encouraging fans to donate to relief
>> efforts. I thought French classes might find it interesting
>> that the song starts off with Wyclef saying in French,
>> "L�union fait la force". It might be a good hook to
>> introduce related phrases from the article, such as "en
>> faveur des victimes du s�isme", "faire des dons pour Ha�ti"
>> and "la catastrophe". Link below.
>>
>> Personally I find the song so emotive that I can hardly get
>> through the video without crying a bit.
>>
>> A bientot,
>> Zachary
 

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