Word: oui
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Dates: during 1930-1939
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...Derived from the French "oui," the German...
...Chamber vote on the decree of plenary powers was of extreme significance because the Popular Front coalition, on which the Daladier Cabinet is nominally based, split three ways. Its Communists voted "Non"; its Socialists abstained; its Radical Socialists voted "Oui." Thus Premier Daladier-opposed by the Reds and deserted by the Pinks-won only because the remainder of the Chamber, the Right, voted "Oui" with his Radical Socialists (who are moderates). He was considered to have emerged from the debate as head of a new coalition broadly Middle Class, with a touch of French Aristocracy...
...theatre) wash their hands and face. Notice, mothers, how they brush their own teeth themselves. Before, you have seen the girls crawl, walk, and gibber but never talk; now for the first time Emilie, who is squeezing the toothpaste over the nurse's dress, will say "Mais oui' in French...
Nurse: "Say 'Mais oui, Marie...
Marie: "Mais oui...