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Position:Home>Genealogy> How do you pronounce the female French name "George Sand"?Question: How do you pronounce the female French name "George Sand"?
Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: Salut gypsy eyes, Amantine-Lucile-Aurore Dupin, the famous feminist and writer, eh? otherwise known as George Sand. George should not be a problem. As for Sand, well, since it is short for Sandeau (http://www.maurice-abravanel.com/sand_ge... it should be pronounced as the first part of the word sandale, click on the link for the pronunciation http://french.about.com/library/media/wa... Note: Jules Sandeau was this woman's partner; the last name Sandeau was the inspiration for her pen name. |