smokesignal Posted September 5, 2012 Share Posted September 5, 2012 Demand is top scale... Very strong indeed! In French or in English or both? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guylainem123 Posted September 5, 2012 Share Posted September 5, 2012 In French or in English or both? demander in french is asking in english demanding is a stronger word, like ordering. but you know, he was asked a question & he simply answered it... he didn't really "demand" but simply gave his opinion.... "he has to go" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaito Posted September 5, 2012 Share Posted September 5, 2012 In French or in English or both? "Demander" (FRENCH) is like "asking" in English. :> To demander 'd rather be "exiger", in French. The idea was here that Assad has to go for everyone's sake. Mika gives his opinion and hopes Assad'll leave, that's it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christine Posted September 5, 2012 Share Posted September 5, 2012 We had election day in Quebec last night. We now have a woman as prime minister (a first). In English we only use "prime minister" to refer to the prime minister of Canada. I know you know who you're talking about (), but just to clarify for everyone else, that you're referring to the Québec premier and not the PM of Canada. Of course this kind of thing affects us all... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kumazzz Posted September 5, 2012 Author Share Posted September 5, 2012 "Demander" (FRENCH) is like "asking" in English. :>To demander 'd rather be "exiger", in French. The idea was here that Assad has to go for everyone's sake. Mika gives his opinion and hopes Assad'll leave, that's it I'm sorry for my bad english. Should I change the name of this thread ? "Mika is asking for the departure of Bachar al Assad " or "An Interview by Marc Olivier Fogiel : RTL.fr " Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyaboutmika Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 Thanks a lot for the translation Anne. Anytime Eriko my dear sis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyaboutmika Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 I read about it and was shocked. I sincerely hope that your country won't tumble into the political crap we've been in since we had our first political murder in 50 years or so a few years back... I do have a questions for French and English speakers. In the thread name the word 'demand' is used, which as far as I understand is a very strong word, much stronger than just expressing an opinion. I find it a bit strange to be used in the context of Mika saying Assad should leave (it's not as if he's Obama or something). I know that he French article also used the word 'demander' in the title. But does that actually have the same meaning and also the same tone? Or is it more towards 'he would like him to leave' or 'he thinks he should leave'? I realize he used 'il faut' and that that is quite strong, but it still seemed like a bit of an odd headline to me. "demander" simply means "asking" in French , nothing more . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyaboutmika Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 "Demander" (FRENCH) is like "asking" in English. :>To demander 'd rather be "exiger", in French. The idea was here that Assad has to go for everyone's sake. Mika gives his opinion and hopes Assad'll leave, that's it Yes, that's what Mika says. I never doubted he was on the peace side May his voice be heard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyaboutmika Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 I'm sorry for my bad english. Should I change the name of this thread ? "Mika is asking for the departure of Bachar al Assad " or "An Interview by Marc Olivier Fogiel : RTL.fr " aww Eriko The first name is the best one I believe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kumazzz Posted September 6, 2012 Author Share Posted September 6, 2012 An article about the interview. Syrie : le chanteur Mika souhaite le départ de Bachar Al Assad http://www.leparisien.fr/laparisienne/actu-people/syrie-le-chanteur-mika-souhaite-le-depart-de-bachar-al-assad-05-09-2012-2151415.php 05.09.2012, 12h36 | Mise à jour : 19h27 On savait que le très populaire chanteur Mika avait des origines libanaises, mais sa maman est en réalité libano-syrienne. Invité mercredi sur RTL dans l'émission de Marc-Olivier Fogiel, Mika a réagi à la situation politique du pays de ses ancêtres, dans lequel il aurait déjà séjourné récemment. «J'ai de la famille à Damas, j'ai des amis à Alep, tout le monde est inquiet pour eux, rapporte la star. C'est dingue qu'aujourd'hui autant de gens puissent mourir de cette manière… tellement proche de l'Europe… tellement proche d'Israël… c'est étonnant que quelqu'un puisse dire qu'il est en train de défendre son pays… pendant qu'il y a 20.000 morts sur le sol de ce pays…». A la question de savoir si Bachar Al Assad devait quitter la Syrie, sa réponse est claire : «Oui, il doit partir», assure-t-il. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyaboutmika Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 (edited) An article about the interview. Syrie : le chanteur Mika souhaite le départ de Bachar Al Assad http://www.leparisien.fr/laparisienne/actu-people/syrie-le-chanteur-mika-souhaite-le-depart-de-bachar-al-assad-05-09-2012-2151415.php 05.09.2012, 12h36 | Mise à jour : 19h27 On savait que le très populaire chanteur Mika avait des origines libanaises, mais sa maman est en réalité libano-syrienne. Invité mercredi sur RTL dans l'émission de Marc-Olivier Fogiel, Mika a réagi à la situation politique du pays de ses ancêtres, dans lequel il aurait déjà séjourné récemment. «J'ai de la famille à Damas, j'ai des amis à Alep, tout le monde est inquiet pour eux, rapporte la star. C'est dingue qu'aujourd'hui autant de gens puissent mourir de cette manière… tellement proche de l'Europe… tellement proche d'Israël… c'est étonnant que quelqu'un puisse dire qu'il est en train de défendre son pays… pendant qu'il y a 20.000 morts sur le sol de ce pays…». A la question de savoir si Bachar Al Assad devait quitter la Syrie, sa réponse est claire : «Oui, il doit partir», assure-t-il. Translation into English: Syria: The singer Mika is wishing for the departure of Bachar Al Assad. We knew that Mika the very popular singer had Lenanese origins, but in reality his mother is Lebanese-Syrian. As he was a guest to Marc Olivier Fogiel's radio show on RTL on Wednesday, he reacted to the situation in the land of his ancestors in which he has spent some time lately. "I have some family in Damas and friends in Alep. Everyone is worried about them " says the star. "It is crazy that today so many people can die in such a way.".....so close to Europe.... so close to Israel...it is amazing that someone can say that he is defending his country while there are 20 000 dead people on the ground of this country.", his answer is clear. "Yes, he must go." he assures. Edited September 6, 2012 by crazyaboutmika Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokesignal Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 I'm sorry for my bad english. Should I change the name of this thread ? "Mika is asking for the departure of Bachar al Assad " or "An Interview by Marc Olivier Fogiel : RTL.fr " Sorry, I didn't mean it like that, I was honestly confused by the languages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louiza Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 What is happening in Syria is so horrible. It's so sad to hear what's going on there even when you dont know anyone in the country. Imagine having friends and family there, how worried and hurt you must feel hearing all this news. Really hope this conflict ends very soon. Thanks for the links everyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kumazzz Posted September 6, 2012 Author Share Posted September 6, 2012 Translation into English: Syria: The singer Mika is wishing for the departure of Bachar Al Assad. We knew that Mika the very popular singer had Lebanese origins, but in reality his mother is Lebanese-Syrian. As he was a guest to Marc Olivier Fogiel's radio show on RTL on Wednesday, he reacted to the situation in the land of his ancestors in which he has spent some time lately. "I have some family in Damas and friends in Alep. Everyone is worried about them " says the star. "It is crazy that today so many people can die in such a way.".....so close to Europe.... so close to Israel...it is amazing that someone can say that he is defending his country while there are 20 000 dead people on the ground of this country.", his answer is clear. "Yes, he must go." he assures. Anne, thanks a lot for the translation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kumazzz Posted September 6, 2012 Author Share Posted September 6, 2012 Sorry, I didn't mean it like that, I was honestly confused by the languages. no problem This thread's title is edited "Mika is asking for the departure of Bashar al-Assad 2012.Sep.04" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeAreStrong! Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 It's so sad to hear what's happening there. I can imagine his suffering about his family, his friends and all the people who are there. Go Mika, you're a strong person, and I hope one day everything'll be okay! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boom_kimool_boom Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 Situation in Syria is terrible now if you just watch videos that ppl there send to medias it just touches you so bad. Mika is brave I do support what he said and what he wants cause that's what peace wants. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kumazzz Posted September 6, 2012 Author Share Posted September 6, 2012 Mika: «Il faut que Bachar Al Assad parte» http://www.gala.fr/l_actu/news_de_stars/mika_il_faut_que_bachar_al_assad_parte_271416 Alors que la situation s’aggrave en Syrie, Mika, invité mercredi sur RTL dans l’émission de Marc-Olivier Fogiel, a indiqué sans détour souhaiter le départ de Bachar Al Assad. En journaliste aguerri, peu de choses échappent aux griffes de Marc-Olivier Fogiel. Pas plus les origines libanaises –que personne n'ignorait-, mais aussi syriennes de la maman de Mika. Le journaliste n’a donc pas hésité une seconde à demander à Mika, qu’il recevait mercredi sur RTL, son avis sur la situation dramatique en Syrie. «J'ai de la famille à Damas, j'ai des amis à Alep, tout le monde est inquiet pour eux, s’est exprimé le chanteur écouté dans le monde entier. C'est dingue qu'aujourd'hui autant de gens puissent mourir de cette manière… tellement proche de l'Europe… tellement proche d'Israël… c'est étonnant que quelqu'un puisse dire qu'il est en train de défendre son pays… pendant qu'il y a 20.000 morts sur le sol de ce pays…». A la question de savoir si Bachar Al Assad devait quitter la Syrie, Mika prend clairement position: «Oui, il doit partir. Il faut qu’il parte». Il rejoint ainsi les propos fermes tenus début juillet 2012 par le président François Hollande. Le chef de l’Etat avait alors attiré l’attention, lors de la réunion des Amis de la Syrie, sur le bilan dans ce pays «terrible et insupportable pour la conscience humaine et la sécurité», pour appeler l'ONU à agir «le plus vite possible» afin de soutenir le plan de Kofi Annan. Les propos de Mika font également suite à ceux de Ban Ki-moon, le secrétaire général de l’ONU, qui soulignait la veille, mardi, devant l'Assemblée générale de l'organisation, «le tour particulièrement brutal » pris par le conflit syrien, où les combats s'intensifient tandis que les deux camps reçoivent des armes de pays étrangers. En pleine promotion de son nouvel album, The Origin of Love, dans les bacs le 17 septembre prochain, Mika prouve qu’il sait durcir aussi le ton quand il le faut. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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