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Title: Question for any Quebecers
Post by: Lincoln on December 31, 2005, 05:57:03 PM

I'm addressing a funeral on Monday for someone who was Irish and French, specifically whose family came from Quebec. Are there any good sayings or phrases that would be appropriate? Thanks in advance.

Title: Re: Question for any Quebecers
Post by: big mat on December 31, 2005, 10:25:10 PM

well i dont know the dude you might say something about him that reflects what everone liked about him. post some shit and i'll translate so you can say it in french at the funeral

Title: Re: Question for any Quebecers
Post by: Lincoln on January 01, 2006, 10:27:50 AM

I'm looking more for like a saying that would be associated with French culture, you know what I mean? For example, the Irish saying is:

May the road rise up to meet you, may the wind always be at your back, may the rain fall soft upon your fields and the sun shine warm upon your face, and, until we meet again, may the Lord hold you in the palm of His hand.

I know Quebecers have a strong sense of heritage, so I figured they would have a nice saying like that.

Title: Re: Question for any Quebecers
Post by: big mat on January 01, 2006, 10:30:24 AM

i don't know, i'll ask my grandx father

Title: Re: Question for any Quebecers
Post by: Lincoln on January 01, 2006, 10:32:39 AM

Quote from: Drunk Driver Drivin on January 01, 2006, 10:30:24 AM

i don't know, i'll ask my grandx father

Thanks man, very appreciated.

Title: Re: Question for any Quebecers
Post by: coola on January 02, 2006, 12:28:28 AM

^^^ you gonna trust someones translation from dubcc ??

Title: Re: Question for any Quebecers
Post by: Lincoln on January 02, 2006, 06:13:38 PM

Thanks anyways, but the funeral was today; I used a quote from Renee Levesque, a well spoken and fairly recent Quebec leader:

There is a time when quiet courage and audacity become for a people at the key moments of its existence the only form of adequate caution. If it does not then accept the calculated risk of the great steps, it can miss its career forever, exactly like the man who is afraid of life.

Title: Re: Question for any Quebecers
Post by: 'DsR' on January 02, 2006, 10:58:23 PM

i knmow this is OT.. but lincoln.. is ur karma really -2000+  ??????

Title: Re: Question for any Quebecers
Post by: Lincoln on January 03, 2006, 04:49:02 AM

Quote from: 'DsR' on January 02, 2006, 10:58:23 PM

i knmow this is OT.. but lincoln.. is ur karma really -2000+  ??????

No, it's a mirage.  ;)

Title: Re: Question for any Quebecers
Post by: .:Hercy Buggz:. on January 03, 2006, 06:18:07 PM

 Je Suis désolé, je suis sure que c'etait une bonne personne , mais ne vous inquietez pas il repose en paix dans un monde meilleur