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Visibles, un livre pour (re)découvrir des figures noires qui on fait l’histoire de France

Le podcast "Passerelles" explore l'histoire méconnue des figures noires qui ont marqué la France, souvent oubliées du récit national. Le livre "Visible" inspire une réflexion sur leur invisibilité et l'importance de leur rendre hommage. #Diversité #Histoire #France
Duration
20.3 mins
Level
intermediate
Word Count
2335 (782 unique words)
Topics
Arts & Literature
Biography
Black History
Books
Bordeaux
Dakar
France
French History
History
Location
Paris
Racial Inequality
Representation in Media
Senegal
Social Issues

Vocab Notes

01.
briser les plafonds de verre
to break glass ceilings

This idiomatic expression means to overcome invisible barriers to advancement, particularly in professional contexts, often used to describe the challenges faced by women and minorities.

02.
faire écho
to resonate, to echo

This expression is used to describe something that creates a sense of familiarity or connection with something else, often in terms of experiences or ideas.

03.
date charnière
turning point, pivotal date

This expression refers to a specific moment in time that marks a significant change or shift in a situation or process.

04.
être une bosseuse
to be a hard worker

This colloquial expression, using the feminine form 'bosseuse', describes someone (male or female) who is very dedicated to their work and puts in a lot of effort.

05.
faire renaître
to revive, to bring back to life

This expression means to give new life or relevance to something that was forgotten, neglected, or dormant.

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