ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD PARIS
Via French and Old French, from Late Latin (Lūtētia) Parisiōrum (marshes) of the Parisii, a tribe of Celtic Gaul.
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10 QUOTES WITH «PARIS»
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Paris.
When you live in Paris, and fashion is such a point of pride for the French, it's always around and you're very much exposed to it from an early age. It was always something I knew about and really liked.
If I look at it, it's about being able to get lost in New York, to explore the city, to have more personal stories about New York, although some could also take place in Paris.
When Americans shoot movies they aim at the entire planet. When the French make movies, they aim at Paris.
When I was younger, I had no interest. But after I went to Paris to see the collections for the first time a few years ago, they made a huge impression on me. I realized that fashion is an art form, like acting or painting.
But if you go over the line, you don't want to get stuck in a Nevada State court room. Honestly, because Nevada has been doing a good job of putting California criminals in jail. I mean, we couldn't put OJ in jail, but they did. We couldn't put Paris Hilton in jail, but they did.
I have a flat in Paris and go there a lot, but the Eurostar's much more civilised than flying.
When I first started coming to New York in the early Nineties and seeing the vitality of the programme compared to what was going on back in London or Paris, it was just in a different league. It's like a 16th-century court.
Almost every one of my various zero numbered birthdays has had a big concert in London and often in Paris.
I just dreamed about living in Paris and being French. I always loved the visual arts, film and theatre, and I hoped to be involved in creating beautiful products and images.
When I was going to Paris for Paris Fashion Week, I'd often walk down the street and go into all the different shops that we didn't necessarily have in the U.K., and Maje was definitely one of the ones that stood out for me.
10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «PARIS»
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Paris in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
Paris and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
Inspired by the haunting, passionate story of the city of lights, this epic novel weaves a gripping tale of four families across the centuries: from the lies that spawn the noble line of de Cygne to the revolutionary Le Sourds who seek ...
Casanova captures the essence of the social setup of Paris in this work. He elaborately paints the mesmerizing landscape as well as the people that infuses colour to the picture. The style is not only unique but also captivating.
De Seingalt Jacques Casanova, Jacques Casanova de Seingalt, 2006
Explores the distinctiveness of Paris and compares it to contemporary urban experiences elsewhere. The authors begin by looking at the features that have made Paris a world city.
Daniel Noin, Paul White, 1997
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Paris: Capital of the World
In describing his Paris of the real and of the imagination, Higonnet sheds brilliant new light on this endlessly intriguing city.
Patrice L. R HIGONNET, 2009
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Paris: the musical kaleidoscope, 1870-1925
Examines the musical influence of the Spanish, Russians, and Americans in Paris during the period from 1870 through 1925, and discusses masterpieces by the leading composers--Bizet, Debussy, Offenbach, Ravel, Saint-Saens, and others
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Guide to the Application of the
Paris Convention for the ...
The Guide, after briefly sketching the history and the principal rules of the Paris Convention, comments upon each of its articles and paragraphs separately, dealing in a very simple manner with the principal questions relating to the ...
Explores Paris's literary history and discusses the significant events, locations, and writers who have given the city its literary identity.
At various times, Paris has assumed the lead in many fields of Western culture and civilization, such as art, philosophy, and social and political innovations.
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Listening in
Paris: A Cultural History
He singles out the music of Gluck, Haydn, Rossini, and Beethoven as especially important in forging new ways of hearing. This book's theoretical edge will appeal to cultural and intellectual historians in many fields and periods.
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At War's End: Building Peace After Civil Conflict
Avoiding the problems that marred many peacebuilding operations in the 1990s will require longer-lasting and, ultimately, more intrusive forms of intervention in the domestic affairs of these states. This book was first published in 2004.
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «PARIS»
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Paris police search for four people in car that sped past Tour de …
Police in Paris are searching for the four occupants of a car that struck a taxi and tried to drive through barricades set up near the Tour de ... «The Guardian, Jul 15»
Paris police open fire on car where Tour de France will be held
(CNN) Police in Paris opened fire Sunday morning on a car that drove toward a group of police officers near the Tour de France perimeter, ... «CNN, Jul 15»
12 Tips for Seeing Paris with Kids
When my wife Kathy and I set out for a week in Paris with our grand-daughter we wanted to do something really special for her. Who would ... «Huffington Post, Jul 15»
Goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois leads Chelsea to penalty-kick victory …
Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois kicks the winning goal on a penalty kick against Paris Saint-Germain during the International Champions ... «Charlotte Observer, Jul 15»
George Osborne faces tough diplomatic test in Paris
George Osborne on Sunday night began a two-day effort to persuade sceptical French ministers in Paris to back Britain's EU reform drive, as he ... «Financial Times, Jul 15»
Paris team encourages kids to dream big
While the Paris Saint-Germain soccer team was in town for Saturday's International Champions Cup North America, the Paris Saint-Germain ... «WBTV, Jul 15»
OC's Vietnamese showbiz smackdown: "Paris by Night" fights …
Vietnamese-American pop star Anh Minh, who dropped out of Cal State Fullerton to become a singer, performs in the “Paris By Night” variety ... «OCRegister, Jul 15»
Al Gore flies into Australia to push momentum towards Paris climate …
"I am confident that over the next few months leading into Paris that will strengthen and we can work more closely together." The head of the ... «The Age, Jul 15»
Up to 150 wallabies living wild near Paris in Rambouillet forest
Up to 150 wallabies are living wild in the forest of Rambouillet, near Paris, the descendants of a handful who escaped from a nearby zoo in the ... «Telegraph.co.uk, Jul 15»
Real Madrid 'rejected £85m offer from Paris Saint-Germain for …
Real Madrid turned down a sensational £85m Paris Saint-Germain bid for Cristiano Ronaldo, according to the lead story in Spanish newspaper ... «Daily Mail, Jul 15»
