question

Originally posted by denise on the Dark Shadows: General Discussion Forum on February 24, 2002 at 12:14:39:

when josette and angelique first meet what is the exact translation from french that they are saying also if they are french don't you think they should be speaking throughout with at least a slight french accent i thought that it would have presented a challenge to their acting abilities

Posted by Gerard on February 24, 2002 at 15:46:44:
In Reply to: question posted by denise on February 24, 2002 at 12:14:39:

I can't help with the French translation. My last year in undergrad college I took beginner French as a "fun-filler" course, thinking it would be a breeze and at least I'd have some understanding of the language. It was the only C I got in college, and I had to fight for that.

As for the "accent", TLATKLS stated in one of her books that they did attempt a few lines with a French accent, but it sounded so......well, so bad, that they dumped it faster than she dumped the original blond wig as Maggie.

Gerard

Posted by Josette on February 24, 2002 at 22:09:16:
In Reply to: Re: question posted by Gerard on February 24, 2002 at 15:46:44:

That was one thing I liked about the new version. Angelique definitely put on a French accent and it was rather adorable.

Josette

Posted by arashi on February 25, 2002 at 13:52:03:
In Reply to: question posted by denise on February 24, 2002 at 12:14:39:

I wish I had taped today's episode! I could've helped you out! Anyone got a transcript? I can translate.

~Arashi
(Who tooks six years of French in school, the last two only because her father made her (Japanese is so much more fun!))