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 Copy Share Image
You get the feeling that many of my guests feel that the French language gives them entry into a more cultivated, more intelligent world,… — Bernard Pivot Copy Share Image
People who do not speak our language very well do complain of feeling rebuffed by French people, who can sometimes be impatient, or even… — Bernard Pivot Copy Share Image
The more English is heard in the world, the more gratifying it seems to speak French, and above all to know the culture of… — Bernard Pivot Copy Share Image
I agreed on condition that we found a completely new concept that had nothing to do with the latest books. — Bernard Pivot Copy Share Image
French is a language that makes those who speak it both calm and dynamic. — Bernard Pivot Copy Share Image
They place great stress on the clarity of our language for expressing nuances and showing subtleties. — Bernard Pivot Copy Share Image
It is very difficult to generalise. Everyone's adventure is original. — Bernard Pivot Copy Share Image
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… — Bernard Pivot Copy Share Image
All the English speakers, or almost all, have difficulties with the gender of words. — Bernard Pivot Copy Share Image
