Wednesday, September 12, 2012

Frenching it up

I giggle all the time when I hear Shaun speak French. I don't know why, maybe because most of the time we look to each other in search of words, and during this video I see him looking up to someone for help. Also, he does the stereotypical guttural French 'ughhh' while searching for his next word. In case you didn't know, that is the sign you have officially made it over here. (Now if I could only get him to rock a 'banana hammock' we would be 100% French). Don't get me wrong, we speak pretty well, but there is always a part of us that is a little self-conscious speaking in front of others. I am sure there are many 'we go tomorrows' or 'we go yesterdays' that creep into our conversations but all in all, pretty happy with our language skills. With this video, most of you won't understand what is being said but it is just your run of the mill interview questions...introduce yourself, when did you start playing basketball, what teams have you played for (which Shaun used to hold the record for Frenchies but since he stayed at Toulon for 2 years, he has since lost his title), style of play, strong points of team, weak points etc.... And FYI, that is not a black 'beater' he is wearing, it's his practice jersey.

Portrait Shaun Fein from Antibes Basket on Vimeo.

8 comments:

  1. Hey guys!!!!! Just thought to check your blog and see how this season was going for you. So glad I did! I'm so bad at blogging, but I plan to start up again. I'm so happy you are on instagram, that is way easier for me! Well Charlie just woke up, but tonight I need to go back and read your posts!

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    1. Heeeelllllooooo, long time no talk. How are you all doing? Where are you? Give us an update please........

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  2. So we are in Provo still!!! Starting to get a little nervous that we don't know what in the world we are doing yet! Just keep waiting I guess?! But we are good, the boys are huge. We do miss France, strangely enough! I'm sooo jealous of where you are this season! You are hysterical I've loved reading your blog! Tell Shaun hello!

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    1. Don't worry, it's still early. We have had to wait a few years too, it's nerve racking but always works out. We love the area here, so much to do. It's almost like basketball gets in the way (haha). Tell Lee and the kids we said hello, do you still have my e-mail address? If not, let me know and I can send it to you. Take care.

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  3. shaun ne sois pas si serieux je préfère quand tu souris (la présidente de ton fan club marie)

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  4. Great post, hopefully in a few years my french will be as good as you guys!

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  5. je suis contente d'avoir été là le soir de ton best souvenir de basket à bercy, kiss you guys

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