English language(EL) and French language(FL) are very similar in their language attributes-lexicon,syntax and tenses.During FL acquisition,especially during the early acquisition stages,FL learners are strongly influe...English language(EL) and French language(FL) are very similar in their language attributes-lexicon,syntax and tenses.During FL acquisition,especially during the early acquisition stages,FL learners are strongly influenced by their EL forms.The essential point of this paper is to distinguish the differences and similarities of the EL and FL,then to suggest some strategies to restrain the negative transfer effectively,which would be helpful in third language acquisition.展开更多
English language(EL) and French language(FL) are very similar in their language attributes-lexicon,syntax and tenses.During FL acquisition,especially during the early acquisition stages,FL learners are strongly influe...English language(EL) and French language(FL) are very similar in their language attributes-lexicon,syntax and tenses.During FL acquisition,especially during the early acquisition stages,FL learners are strongly influenced by their EL forms.The essential point of this paper is to distinguish the differences and similarities of the EL and FL,then to suggest some strategies to restrain the negative transfer effectively,which would be helpful in third language acquisition.展开更多
Cultural exchange is an integral means of showing a country's image.From the perspective of cross-cultural communication,cultural exchange between two countries should be equal and bidirectional.However,at present...Cultural exchange is an integral means of showing a country's image.From the perspective of cross-cultural communication,cultural exchange between two countries should be equal and bidirectional.However,at present,a common phenomenon is occurring among many French majors,in which they are unable to portray the Chinese culture accurately in French.This article analyses"Chinese culture aphasia"from three aspects:specific performance,main causes,and corresponding coping strategies.展开更多
After the pandemic,French textile machinery sales rebounded by more than 50% in 2021 to a"normal"1 billion euros annual turnover.Again in 2022,figures both for orders intakes and sales were slightly over 1 b...After the pandemic,French textile machinery sales rebounded by more than 50% in 2021 to a"normal"1 billion euros annual turnover.Again in 2022,figures both for orders intakes and sales were slightly over 1 billion euros.展开更多
Sino-French relations have set a shining example of how countries with different systems,civilizations,and levels of development can achieve peaceful coexistence and mutual benefit.
The flavor is a decisive sensory characteristic that determines the popularity of French fries(FFs).During high-oleic rapeseed oil(RO)frying,the flavor development of FFs showed three noticeable stages including break...The flavor is a decisive sensory characteristic that determines the popularity of French fries(FFs).During high-oleic rapeseed oil(RO)frying,the flavor development of FFs showed three noticeable stages including break-in(3.5%-7.5%of total polar compounds(TPC)),optimum(7.5%-22.18%of TPC),and degrading stages(above 22.18%of TPC).Further,in order to distinguish the key aroma compounds in each stage,the FFs prepared in RO at TPC of 3.5%(FF4),14.5%(FF15),and 26.96%(FF27)and their relevant oils(RO4,RO15,RO27)were selected for sensory-directed analysis.The results revealed that the FF4 had low contents of(E,E)-2,4-decadienal(deep-fried odor)which also caused lower sensory score in FF4 sample.The higher contents of(E,E)-2,4-decadienal in FF15 induced its higher deep-fried odor.The FF27 had higher hexanoic acid(sweaty odor),heptanoic acid,nonanoic acid,benzene acetaldehyde(stale odor),and trans-4,5-epoxy-(E)-2-decenal(metallic odor)compared with FF4 and FF15,thus leading to the undesirable flavor of FF27.Moreover,the decrease of 2,5-dimethylpyrazine and 2-ethyl-6-methyl-pyrazine in FF27 induced the lower roasty flavor,which may also lead to the decline of the sensory score.Similarly,the higher contents of(E)-2-undecenal,hexanoic acid,heptanoic acid,and nonanoic acid in RO27 lead to increase its rancid score and thus lower the sensory score.展开更多
The current financial education framework has an increasing need to introduce tools that facilitate the application of theoretical models to real-world data and contexts.However,only a limited number of free tools are...The current financial education framework has an increasing need to introduce tools that facilitate the application of theoretical models to real-world data and contexts.However,only a limited number of free tools are available for this purpose.Given this lack of tools,the present study provides two approaches to facilitate the implementa-tion of an event study.The first approach consists of a set of MS Excel files based on the Fama–French five-factor model,which allows the application of the event study methodology in a semi-automatic manner.The second approach is an open-source R-programmed tool through which results can be obtained in the context of an event study without the need for programming knowledge.This tool widens the calculus possibilities provided by the first approach and offers the option to apply not only the Fama–French five-factor model but also other models that are common in the finan-cial literature.It is a user-friendly tool that enables reproducibility of the analysis and ensures that the calculations are free of manipulation errors.Both approaches are freely available and ready-to-use.展开更多
The author intends to find out a set of French listening strategies used by postgraduates of English majors. Questionnaire is used in this research. It is designed according to a listening strategy study done by O'...The author intends to find out a set of French listening strategies used by postgraduates of English majors. Questionnaire is used in this research. It is designed according to a listening strategy study done by O'Malley and Chamot. After analyzing the data, a set of French listening strategies is worked out, as well as two orders concerning the strategies used: order of using frequency, order of importance.展开更多
Letting the history and culture of bread in France tell the story of its people in China.“Ningbo is a bustling city thanks to its very enterprising residents and the pleasant living environment,”said Samy Snoussi,ow...Letting the history and culture of bread in France tell the story of its people in China.“Ningbo is a bustling city thanks to its very enterprising residents and the pleasant living environment,”said Samy Snoussi,owner of the French bakery Monépoque in Ningbo,a coastal city in eastern China’s Zhejiang Province.Snoussi moved to Ningbo in 2006.To overcome his homesickness and promote authentic French bread in the city,he opened a bakery,which soon became popular and earned him the nickname“French uncle”among local bakers.展开更多
Kering Group reported a 2 per cent YoY growth in Q1 FY23 revenue to€5,077 million,up 1 per cent YoY on a comparable basis,with sales in Western Europe and Japan leading the momentum.Gucci's revenue inc...Kering Group reported a 2 per cent YoY growth in Q1 FY23 revenue to€5,077 million,up 1 per cent YoY on a comparable basis,with sales in Western Europe and Japan leading the momentum.Gucci's revenue increased by 1 per cent YoY,while Yves Saint Laurent reported a 9 per cent YoY growth,and Bottega Veneta's revenue was stable at€395 million.展开更多
ITMA 2023 has been a great expo for the French exhibitors.Christian Guinet,UCMTF’s Secretary General points out“R&D is embedded in our members’strategy,but for this ITMA they have secured more budgets than ever...ITMA 2023 has been a great expo for the French exhibitors.Christian Guinet,UCMTF’s Secretary General points out“R&D is embedded in our members’strategy,but for this ITMA they have secured more budgets than ever.The objectives are ambitious:breaking innovative technologies to offer their customers the opportunity to develop new products,process them in a secure,economical and environment friendly way.Raw materials,energy and water savings are top priorities for our customers both because it is an end market demand and to cut costs.Digitalization and artificial intelligence are essential tools to move into these directions.At ITMA,I was proud to meet so many customers including quite a number of French textile manufacturers as it is a great asset to get an active domestic market.The statistics I just received show that the French visitors were the 5th largest group”.展开更多
In early September 2023,when its market cap jumped to 428 billion USD,a valuation topping the estimated 2022 gross domestic product of its Scandinavian home country,the drugmaker Novo Nordisk(Bagsværd,Denmark)bri...In early September 2023,when its market cap jumped to 428 billion USD,a valuation topping the estimated 2022 gross domestic product of its Scandinavian home country,the drugmaker Novo Nordisk(Bagsværd,Denmark)briefly eclipsed the French luxury brand conglomerateLMVH(Paris,France)as Europe's most valuable company[1].The reason for the company's soaring worth?Its already best-selling weight loss drug Wegovy was being released to patients in the United Kingdom.展开更多
Chinese“sustainable city”expertise is leading globally now and could contribute to African urban development with French expertise.I made my first trip to China in the fall of 2004.I was in charge of a project that ...Chinese“sustainable city”expertise is leading globally now and could contribute to African urban development with French expertise.I made my first trip to China in the fall of 2004.I was in charge of a project that provided training to 150 Chinese graduates by French architecture firms within AFEX(French Architects for Export,a non-profit association).展开更多
文摘English language(EL) and French language(FL) are very similar in their language attributes-lexicon,syntax and tenses.During FL acquisition,especially during the early acquisition stages,FL learners are strongly influenced by their EL forms.The essential point of this paper is to distinguish the differences and similarities of the EL and FL,then to suggest some strategies to restrain the negative transfer effectively,which would be helpful in third language acquisition.
文摘English language(EL) and French language(FL) are very similar in their language attributes-lexicon,syntax and tenses.During FL acquisition,especially during the early acquisition stages,FL learners are strongly influenced by their EL forms.The essential point of this paper is to distinguish the differences and similarities of the EL and FL,then to suggest some strategies to restrain the negative transfer effectively,which would be helpful in third language acquisition.
文摘Cultural exchange is an integral means of showing a country's image.From the perspective of cross-cultural communication,cultural exchange between two countries should be equal and bidirectional.However,at present,a common phenomenon is occurring among many French majors,in which they are unable to portray the Chinese culture accurately in French.This article analyses"Chinese culture aphasia"from three aspects:specific performance,main causes,and corresponding coping strategies.
文摘After the pandemic,French textile machinery sales rebounded by more than 50% in 2021 to a"normal"1 billion euros annual turnover.Again in 2022,figures both for orders intakes and sales were slightly over 1 billion euros.
文摘Sino-French relations have set a shining example of how countries with different systems,civilizations,and levels of development can achieve peaceful coexistence and mutual benefit.
基金financially supported by the National First-Class Discipline Program of Food Science and Technology (JUFSTR20180202)Postgraduate Research & Practice Innovation Program of Jiangsu Province (KYCX20_1852)+1 种基金National Natural Science Foundation of China (31901728)Jiangsu Planned Projects for Postdoctoral Research Funds (2020Z297)
文摘The flavor is a decisive sensory characteristic that determines the popularity of French fries(FFs).During high-oleic rapeseed oil(RO)frying,the flavor development of FFs showed three noticeable stages including break-in(3.5%-7.5%of total polar compounds(TPC)),optimum(7.5%-22.18%of TPC),and degrading stages(above 22.18%of TPC).Further,in order to distinguish the key aroma compounds in each stage,the FFs prepared in RO at TPC of 3.5%(FF4),14.5%(FF15),and 26.96%(FF27)and their relevant oils(RO4,RO15,RO27)were selected for sensory-directed analysis.The results revealed that the FF4 had low contents of(E,E)-2,4-decadienal(deep-fried odor)which also caused lower sensory score in FF4 sample.The higher contents of(E,E)-2,4-decadienal in FF15 induced its higher deep-fried odor.The FF27 had higher hexanoic acid(sweaty odor),heptanoic acid,nonanoic acid,benzene acetaldehyde(stale odor),and trans-4,5-epoxy-(E)-2-decenal(metallic odor)compared with FF4 and FF15,thus leading to the undesirable flavor of FF27.Moreover,the decrease of 2,5-dimethylpyrazine and 2-ethyl-6-methyl-pyrazine in FF27 induced the lower roasty flavor,which may also lead to the decline of the sensory score.Similarly,the higher contents of(E)-2-undecenal,hexanoic acid,heptanoic acid,and nonanoic acid in RO27 lead to increase its rancid score and thus lower the sensory score.
基金the Secretaria d’Universitats i Recerca del Departament d’Empresa i Coneixement of the Catalan government,and to Universitat Ramon Llull for their financial support.The financial support for this work did not influence its outcome.
文摘The current financial education framework has an increasing need to introduce tools that facilitate the application of theoretical models to real-world data and contexts.However,only a limited number of free tools are available for this purpose.Given this lack of tools,the present study provides two approaches to facilitate the implementa-tion of an event study.The first approach consists of a set of MS Excel files based on the Fama–French five-factor model,which allows the application of the event study methodology in a semi-automatic manner.The second approach is an open-source R-programmed tool through which results can be obtained in the context of an event study without the need for programming knowledge.This tool widens the calculus possibilities provided by the first approach and offers the option to apply not only the Fama–French five-factor model but also other models that are common in the finan-cial literature.It is a user-friendly tool that enables reproducibility of the analysis and ensures that the calculations are free of manipulation errors.Both approaches are freely available and ready-to-use.
文摘The author intends to find out a set of French listening strategies used by postgraduates of English majors. Questionnaire is used in this research. It is designed according to a listening strategy study done by O'Malley and Chamot. After analyzing the data, a set of French listening strategies is worked out, as well as two orders concerning the strategies used: order of using frequency, order of importance.
文摘Letting the history and culture of bread in France tell the story of its people in China.“Ningbo is a bustling city thanks to its very enterprising residents and the pleasant living environment,”said Samy Snoussi,owner of the French bakery Monépoque in Ningbo,a coastal city in eastern China’s Zhejiang Province.Snoussi moved to Ningbo in 2006.To overcome his homesickness and promote authentic French bread in the city,he opened a bakery,which soon became popular and earned him the nickname“French uncle”among local bakers.
文摘Kering Group reported a 2 per cent YoY growth in Q1 FY23 revenue to€5,077 million,up 1 per cent YoY on a comparable basis,with sales in Western Europe and Japan leading the momentum.Gucci's revenue increased by 1 per cent YoY,while Yves Saint Laurent reported a 9 per cent YoY growth,and Bottega Veneta's revenue was stable at€395 million.
文摘ITMA 2023 has been a great expo for the French exhibitors.Christian Guinet,UCMTF’s Secretary General points out“R&D is embedded in our members’strategy,but for this ITMA they have secured more budgets than ever.The objectives are ambitious:breaking innovative technologies to offer their customers the opportunity to develop new products,process them in a secure,economical and environment friendly way.Raw materials,energy and water savings are top priorities for our customers both because it is an end market demand and to cut costs.Digitalization and artificial intelligence are essential tools to move into these directions.At ITMA,I was proud to meet so many customers including quite a number of French textile manufacturers as it is a great asset to get an active domestic market.The statistics I just received show that the French visitors were the 5th largest group”.
文摘In early September 2023,when its market cap jumped to 428 billion USD,a valuation topping the estimated 2022 gross domestic product of its Scandinavian home country,the drugmaker Novo Nordisk(Bagsværd,Denmark)briefly eclipsed the French luxury brand conglomerateLMVH(Paris,France)as Europe's most valuable company[1].The reason for the company's soaring worth?Its already best-selling weight loss drug Wegovy was being released to patients in the United Kingdom.
文摘Chinese“sustainable city”expertise is leading globally now and could contribute to African urban development with French expertise.I made my first trip to China in the fall of 2004.I was in charge of a project that provided training to 150 Chinese graduates by French architecture firms within AFEX(French Architects for Export,a non-profit association).
