Glossary entry (derived from question below)
French term or phrase:
La Roue Tourne
English translation:
charity to help actors/actresses in need
Added to glossary by
Katherine Hodkinson
Aug 5, 2006 09:01
17 yrs ago
French term
United Kingdom
le retourne
French to English
Art/Literary
Cinema, Film, TV, Drama
charity collection?
A woman is going round a cinema in the 1950s with a collection box. She says, "Pour la retourne, un petit geste, s'il vous plaît."
What is "la retourne"?
TIA
What is "la retourne"?
TIA
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"La roue tourne"
"La roue tourne" is an association that takes care of retired actors/actresses in need.
Its volunteers go round cinemas especially around Christmas time, but I haven't seen any for a long time now.
http://www.virtualmagie.com/clubs/
I don't think you should translate as it is a name, just add a short explanation.
Its volunteers go round cinemas especially around Christmas time, but I haven't seen any for a long time now.
http://www.virtualmagie.com/clubs/
I don't think you should translate as it is a name, just add a short explanation.
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