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<French #336> Jane Birkin, Franco-British singer and actress, died at the age of 76 - le 16 juillet 2023

   Today's article is About the passing of singer and actress Jane Birkin from "France 24" dated July 16, 2023.

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French Original

Jane Birkin, chanteuse et actrice franco-britannique, est morte à l’âge de 76 ans


La chanteuse et actrice franco-britannique a été retrouvée sans vie dimanche à son domicile parisien. D'origine londonienne, Jane Birkin avait récemment fait part de problèmes de santé qui l'avaient obligée à annuler des concerts. 


(photo) La chanteuse et actrice franco-britannique Jane Birkin pose lors d'un photocall pour le film "Jane par Charlotte" lors de la 74e édition du Festival de Cannes, le 8 juillet 2021.

 

English Translation

Jane Birkin, Franco-British singer and actress, died at the age of 76


The Franco-British singer and actress was found dead on Sunday at her Parisian home. Originally from London, Jane Birkin had recently announced health problems which had forced her to cancel concerts.


(photo) Franco-British singer and actress Jane Birkin poses during a photocall for the film "Jane par Charlotte" during the 74th edition of the Cannes Film Festival, July 8, 2021.

 

Words & Phrases

<A>

annuler: to cancel

avait, avaient (avoir): had (have)

<C>

chanteuse > chanteur: singer

<D>

domicile: home

<F>

fait (faire): made (make)

<O>

obligée > obligé (obliger): forced (force)

<P>

parisien: Parisian

part (partir): gone (go)

<R>

récemment: recently

retrouvée > retrouvé (retrouver): found (find)

<S>

sans: without

<V>

vie: life