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Bernard Pivot Quotes

Bernard Pivot quotes

French Journalist May 5, 1935

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The more English is heard in the world, the more gratifying it seems to speak French, and above all to know the culture of our country. They find a kind of French social grace in the language and culture. Bernard Pivot
People who do not speak our language very well do complain of feeling rebuffed by French people, who can sometimes be impatient, or even intolerant. Bernard Pivot
You get the feeling that many of my guests feel that the French language gives them entry into a more cultivated, more intelligent world, more highly civilised too, with rules. Bernard Pivot
Bernard Pivot quote: "All the English speakers, or almost all, have difficulties..."
All the English speakers, or almost all, have difficulties with the gender of words. Bernard Pivot
Bernard Pivot quote: "They place great stress on the clarity of our language for..."
They place great stress on the clarity of our language for expressing nuances and showing subtleties. Bernard Pivot
Bernard Pivot quote: "I agreed on condition that we found a completely new concept..."
I agreed on condition that we found a completely new concept that had nothing to do with the latest books. Bernard Pivot
This programme would only really make sense and work properly if it was also broadcast on France's international television channel TV5. So I ended up with a double production, on France 2 and TV5. Bernard Pivot
Bernard Pivot quote: "It is very difficult to generalise. Everyone's adventure is..."
It is very difficult to generalise. Everyone's adventure is original. Bernard Pivot
Bernard Pivot quote: "French is a language that makes those who speak it both calm..."
French is a language that makes those who speak it both calm and dynamic. Bernard Pivot
Bernard Pivot quote: "There is a pride in speaking this language."
There is a pride in speaking this language. Bernard Pivot

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