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Emily in Paris: 9 Lessons for French Students & Fans

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October 19, 2020 / Culture

Emily in Paris: 9 Lessons for French Students & Fans

Pardon her (lack of) French!

Since it came out on Netflix in October, Emily in Paris has been a huge success in the US. Darren Star’s new show is a great escape from the reality of COVID-19, but that hasn’t stopped critics (especially French ones) from giving it savage reviews. Their number one critique is that Emily doesn’t speak French. C’est vrai, c’est bien dommage ! It’s true, and a shame!

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