The Voices We Know So Well
Patrick Poivey: you may not recognize the name, but you have surely heard his voice, whether in “Sixth Sense” or in “Pulp Fiction.” Patrick Poivey is a French actor, but he is also Bruce Willis’ official dubbing voice.
The actor,…
Enforcing the Toubon Law of August 4, 1994
This law requires the use of French in all software used by French companies.
In July, Danone employees took legal action so that it would be compulsory for their software, until that time in English, to be translated.
“We are very pleased;…
Out of your element…
If someone suggested you take your next vacation in a part of the world where you didn’t understand the language, what would be your reaction? Fear? Intrigue? Panic? Excitement? Desperate queries about how much English the locals spoke?
Personally…