Phil Chavanne

How to Do Legal Translations

Legal translation is a very distinguished term from that of any other technical translations, because of its system-bound nature of legal terminology. While solving international legal problems, a lawyer sometimes has to go through foreign documents. The ... Read >

Some Aspects of French Negation

Two-part ConstructionFrench has a two-part negation for verbs, consisting of the 'ne' particle (a global negation), and one of several other words clarifying the type of negation: * ne ... pas = "not" * ne ... rien = "nothing" * ne ... jamais = ... Read >

Que and Qui as Relative Pronouns

TermsClause: A unit of sentence structure which contains a verb, and usually also a subject.Relative Clause: A clause that defines or gives information about somebody or something. These typically begin with relative pronouns (who/whom/whose/which/that).O... Read >

Classic Paris: Book-hunting along the Banks of the River Seine

Walking through Paris in search of new tips and hot-spots for readers of paris-eiffel-tower-news.com, I realized I'd neglected one its most classic locations, despite the fact that I often take time to skulk around the "bouquinistes" (second-hand booksell... Read >

Glorious Gourmet Food in Paris - Part III

If there's one thing the French know how to do well, it's food. Food is more of an art (and for some, a quasi religion) in France, and so I knew I would be remiss in my duties to readers of paris-eiffel-tower-news.com if I did not go and seek out Pari... Read >

Glorious Gourmet Food in Paris - Part II

If there's one thing the French know how to do well, it's food. Food is more of an art (and for some, a quasi religion) in France, and so I knew I would be remiss in my duties to readers of paris-eiffel-tower-news.com if I did not go and seek out Pari... Read >

Glorious Gourmet Food in Paris - Part I

If there's one thing the French know how to do well, it's food. Food is more of an art (and for some, a quasi religion) in France, and so I knew I would be remiss in my duties to readers of paris-eiffel-tower-news.com if I did not go and seek out Paris'... Read >

A Few Parisian Hot Spots

Good news! I have more great Parisian hot spots yet for the readers of Paris-Eiffel-Tower-News.com. Read on, I believe you won't be disappointed. Monastica - craftsmanship steeped in tradition This is a fantastic place where you can get your han... Read >

Shop Till You Drop In Paris

In this issue I have yet more Parisian shopping bargains and discoveries in store for the readers of paris-eiffel-tower-news.com: designer leather and furs direct from the manufacturer's workshop, fine crystal and some wine-tasting sessions from one o... Read >

Places in Paris Where to Romance Your Love

Like Venice, Paris has always been a magnet for lovers and their affairs. As Woody Allen put it: "As long as you haven't been kissed during any of those rainy Parisian afternoons, you haven't been kissed at all." Paris is where sleepy marriages are reki... Read >

A Melting Pot of Ideas to Try out in Paris – Act I Scene II

Everyone will memorize something personal about Paris. I thought it would be a rich idea to start writing a brand new series of articles in which I would offer each time a motley of ideas: obscure sites to see, off-the-wall museums to visit, quaint shops ... Read >

Serendipitous Paris: A Random Assortment of Things to Do – Act I Scene I

Your experience of Paris will necessarily be different from that of any other traveler. Because your expectations are unique, your perception of the French capital will be yours, and yours only. Diversity being the name of the game, I thought you would en... Read >

Bringing Back Gifts from Paris

Honey, we are going to Paris! Ah, the joys of preparing for the occasion... The pleasure of diving into your favorite travel guides (I suggest visiting website Paris-Eiffel-Tower-News.com) to plan out your everyday itinerary... The sheer excitement ... Read >

Three Spots Where to Take Time Off in Paris

One of my favorite pleasures when I am in Paris is to take some time off, pick up a good book, and hole up some place where I can be left alone with my old self. If you feel the same, these are three of my fave spots to do just that. The China House ... Read >

A Bird Eye View of Paris: Four High Spots

When you want to view Paris from the top, four vantage points offer an easy access. Paris expert Phil Chavanne has located them for you. Take my word for it: there is more in Paris than meets the eye. Just look up, and you'll discover statues, histor... Read >