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Old 04-21-2008, 09:47 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Anyone who can translate this french letter to english, it is from French president.

Chère Mademoiselle Jin Jing,
  
  Je voudrais vous dire toute mon émotion pour la façon dont vous avez été bousculée à Paris le 7 avril dernier lorsque vous portiez la flamme olympique. Vous avez fait preuve d’un courage remarquable qui vous fait honneur, et à travers vous, à tout votre pays.
  
  Comme j’ai eu l’occasion de le souligner le lendemain même du passage de la flamme olympique en France, je comprends que la sensibilité chinoise ait été blessée par ce qui s’est passé, et en particulier par l’attaque inadmissible dont vous avez été victime et que je réprouve avec la plus grande vigueur.
  
  Ce qui s’est produit à Paris le 7 avril a engendré dans votre pays de l’amertume. Je tiens à vous assurer que les incidents de cette triste journée, provoqués par quelques uns, ne reflètent pas les sentiments de mes concitoyens pour le peuple chinois.
  
  Pour tenter d’effacer ce moment pénible, je souhaite vous proposer de vous rendre en France dans les prochaines semaines comme mon invitée personnelle, et celle du peuple de France.
  
  Dans l’attente de vous accueillir à Paris, je vous prie de bien vouloir accepter, chère Mademoiselle Jin Jing, l’expression de ma profonde sympathie, et vous demande de bien vouloir transmettre à l’ensemble de votre famille et à vos proches l’expression de mes sentiments les plus cordiaux.
  
  Nicolas SARKOZY
  
  
  Mademoiselle Jin Jing
  
  République Populaire de Chine
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Old 04-21-2008, 09:50 AM   #2 (permalink)
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this letter is from French president to Chinese torch bearer Jin Jing, a disabled athlete who delivered the torch in Paris and was attacked by a separatist. I hope somebody here can translate it into English! thanks.
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Old 04-21-2008, 10:51 AM   #3 (permalink)
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this letter is from French president to Chinese torch bearer Jin Jing, a disabled athlete who delivered the torch in Paris and was attacked by a separatist. I hope somebody here can translate it into English! thanks.

the president he say the olympic light were carry very brave and she are honour t o her country. the president regret her t o be victim and h e are sorry t o chinese people. he invite Ms. Jing t o France as guest o f French people.
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Old 04-21-2008, 01:31 PM   #4 (permalink)
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Here is the automatic translation by google:

Dear Miss Jin Jing,

Let me tell you my feelings for the way you have been shaken in Paris on April 7 when you carry the Olympic flame. You have demonstrated remarkable courage that makes you honor, and through you, to your country.

As I have had occasion to point out the very next day following the passage of the Olympic flame in France, I understand that the sensitivity of China has been hurt by what happened, in particular the attack unacceptable that you have been a victim and that I condemns with the utmost vigour.

What happened in Paris on April 7 has resulted in your country of bitterness. Let me assure you that the incidents of this sad day, caused by a few, do not reflect the sentiments of my fellow citizens for the Chinese people.

In an attempt to erase that painful moment, I would like to suggest you visit France in the coming weeks as my personal guest, and the people of France.

While waiting to welcome you to Paris, I request you to accept, dear Miss Jin Jing, the expression of my deep sympathy and asks you kindly to convey to all of your family and your loved ones l 'assurances of my most cordial.

SARKOZY Nicolas


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Old 04-21-2008, 01:40 PM   #5 (permalink)
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Here is the automatic translation by google:
The web translators are notoriously unreliable. Here's a more accurate translation:

"Dear China. It has dawned on me that France needs your business, and that my decision to skip the Olympic opening ceremony may cost my country arms sales. Hope you all forgive us now. Love, Nicholas."
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Old 04-21-2008, 02:47 PM   #6 (permalink)
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The web translators are notoriously unreliable. Here's a more accurate translation:

"Dear China. It has dawned on me that France needs your business, and that my decision to skip the Olympic opening ceremony may cost my country arms sales. Hope you all forgive us now. Love, Nicholas."
Precisely. I don't read much into this letter anyway, other than that it was his effort for damage control.
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Old 04-22-2008, 07:49 AM   #7 (permalink)
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That president is rather a hypocrite!
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Old 04-22-2008, 08:12 AM   #8 (permalink)
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That president is rather a hypocrite!
yes i agree the president he i s hypocrite and so i s the Pope.
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Old 04-22-2008, 08:42 AM   #9 (permalink)
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Yes he a hypocrite. He also wants to make the Dalai Lama an Honorary Citizen.
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Old 04-22-2008, 10:28 AM   #10 (permalink)
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Gee guys are you really looking for answers or just looking for excuses to hate the French in the Asian section?
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