Pads Posted April 4, 2008 Share Posted April 4, 2008 I have always thought of france as france in french .... but I have been told today that its called L'hexagone because of the shape [8-)] is this true , is it ever used ? I have never heard it before . or am I having my leg pulled ??Also can I say : Have you ever holidayed in france!! , probally not good english .[blink] or do I have to say have you ever stayed in france , which is not the point I trying to make. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M Posted April 4, 2008 Share Posted April 4, 2008 Hi Pads,Yes, La Belle France is occasionally referred to as 'L'hexagone' - on TV for example.'Vous avez passé des vacances en France?' 'Vous avez visité la France comme touriste?'M Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pads Posted April 4, 2008 Author Share Posted April 4, 2008 Many thanks M ( man of mystery ?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cooperlola Posted April 4, 2008 Share Posted April 4, 2008 I think M is a woman these days, n'est-ce pas? (Judi Dench?)[:)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mint Posted April 4, 2008 Share Posted April 4, 2008 Oui, et elle est formidable! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chessfou Posted April 11, 2008 Share Posted April 11, 2008 L'Hexagone is often used to refer to France. One of our favourite restaurants (1* Michelin) has (or had) hexagonal plates that they were quite proud of (and pleased that we recognised the significance of - a bit like the queen's head on stamps - don't turn your plate the wrong way round/up). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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