My Fair Lady
My Fair Lady is the French title for the famous musical and movie about a flower girl who learns to speak properly.
Did you know?
- The English word 'lady' shares an ancient ancestor with the word 'lord', as both come from the Old English 'hlǣfdīġe' (lady) and 'hlāford' (lord), which originally meant the 'bread-keeper' of a household.
- When talking about the movie, French speakers use the feminine article la before the English title, as lady is recognized as a feminine noun.
- French audiences typically identify the 'proper speaking' theme of the story through the term parler bourgeois, referring to the language of the middle and upper classes.
Examples in context
- J'adore la comédie musicale My Fair Lady.I love the musical My Fair Lady.
- As-tu déjà vu le film My Fair Lady ?Have you ever seen the movie My Fair Lady?
- Elle chante parfaitement dans My Fair Lady.She sings perfectly in My Fair Lady.
Example conversation
Hugo and Lea are discussing a musical theater production.
- HugoLéa, tu veux voir My Fair Lady ?Lea, do you want to see My Fair Lady?
- LéaOui, j'ai toujours voulu le voir !Yes, I have always wanted to see it!
- HugoC'est un classique vraiment magnifique.It is a truly magnificent classic.
- LéaOn achète les billets maintenant ?Shall we buy the tickets now?
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries lady, CC BY-SA 4.0.