Et Wallace... c'est les fontaines Wallace.
And Wallace as Wallace Fountains.
Language note: Repeating names for emphasis is common in French and helps in identification.
Culture note: These fountains were designed to provide drinking water to Parisians in the 1870s.
Context: Establishing a connection between her name and two notable associations.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Et
[ay]
And
Used to connect words or sentences.
Et voilà, le travail est fait.
And there, the work is done.
Wallace
[wah-lahs]
Wallace
Related to the famous fountains in Paris.
Ce sont les fontaines Wallace.
These are the Wallace fountains.
c'
[seh]
it
Used to refer to a specific thing previously mentioned.
C'est une belle journée.
It is a beautiful day.
est
[eh]
is
Third person singular of 'to be'.
Il est trois heures.
It is three o'clock.
les
[lay]
the
A definite article referring to specific items.
Les chats dorment.
The cats are sleeping.
fontaines
[fon-ten]
fountains
Structures that eject water for drinking or decoration.
Fontaines Wallace sont connues.
Wallace fountains are well-known.
Wallace
[wah-lahs]
Wallace
Related to the famous fountains in Paris.
Ce sont les fontaines Wallace.
These are the Wallace fountains.
Phrase Parts
Et Wallace...
C'est les fontaines Wallace.
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