Lou interview in French

[SVCBeercats]

 

[oldude]

Merci beaucoup Mademoiselle Lopez-Senechal…

It’s a bit humbling that Lou has mastered three languages while most of us struggle with only one….

 

[JavaMan]

Fascinating! Thank you.

She is a perfect example of what an individual can achieve if they ardently pursue their dream. Lou is, and always will be, a winner.

 

[hoopsfan22]

Wish we had her all four years.

 

[my2cents]

Can a player get in the Huskie Ring of Honor in one year of play? Hope so

 

[Bone Dog]

Sa confiance en français c’est étonnante. Elle ne parle pas comme un adolescente, comme aussi beaucoup d’autres. Elle est mature et intelligente, est a bien pensée à l’avenir. Ell dit que Geno est très sarcastique, mais toujours pour la faire meilleur, et qu’elle n’oubliera jamais cette année à UConn.

 

[OviedoFLHusky]

What Lou has achieved is amazing. It takes courage to leave your home and family to pursue your dreams.

I was also struck by the interviewer, who spoke of UConn so reverentially. I'm originally from Tolland -- practically next door to Storrs -- so, growing up, it was easy to take UConn for granted, as I was frequently going there for school field trips as well as visiting cousins who were students there. I never would have guessed back then that our little school out in the sticks would gain such well-deserved international acclaim! Makes me realize all over again what a special place it is!

 

[oldude]

Sa confiance en français c’est étonnante. Elle ne parle pas comme un adolescente, comme aussi beaucoup d’autres. Elle est mature et intelligente, est a bien pensée à l’avenir. Ell dit que Geno est très sarcastique, mais toujours pour la faire meilleur, et qu’elle n’oubliera jamais cette année à UConn.

Sacre bleu!!!

 

[oldude]

Can a player get in the Husky Ring of Honor in one year of play? Hope so

HOH is typically reserved for UConn players who earn AA recognition. So theoretically, Lou could gain HOH recognition if she becomes an AA.

 

[PacoSwede]

if you don't understand french, like me, at least 20 minutes of this 35 minute interview includes subtitles. so i heartily recommed it.

it is fascinating.

 

[Scud49]

Lou is such an incredible gem of a person and basketball player....we are incredibly fortunate to have her this season.

 

[Bama fan]

Sa confiance en français c’est étonnante. Elle ne parle pas comme un adolescente, comme aussi beaucoup d’autres. Elle est mature et intelligente, est a bien pensée à l’avenir. Ell dit que Geno est très sarcastique, mais toujours pour la faire meilleur, et qu’elle n’oubliera jamais cette année à UConn.

Bien dit, mon ami.

 

[CL82]

Sa confiance en français c’est étonnante. Elle ne parle pas comme un adolescente, comme aussi beaucoup d’autres. Elle est mature et intelligente, est a bien pensée à l’avenir. Ell dit que Geno est très sarcastique, mais toujours pour la faire meilleur, et qu’elle n’oubliera jamais cette année à UConn.

Je peux lire et comprendre votre message, mais Lou et son (intervieweur?) parlent trop vite pour moi.

 

[PacoSwede]

based on this interview, i think her story could be turned into an inspirational movie. (it would be a nice contrast to all the superhero blockbusters)

 

[Bone Dog]

Je peux lire et comprendre votre message, mais Lou et son (intervieweur?) parlent trop vite pour moi.

… et avec beaucoup de “slang” qui m’échappe aussi.

 

[Goodgood]

Great interview. She admitted that her French is a bit rusty

 

[Zarathustra]

Sa confiance en français c’est étonnante. Elle ne parle pas comme un adolescente, comme aussi beaucoup d’autres. Elle est mature et intelligente, est a bien pensée à l’avenir. Ell dit que Geno est très sarcastique, mais toujours pour la faire meilleur, et qu’elle n’oubliera jamais cette année à UConn.

I agree!

 

[Zarathustra]

if you don't understand french, like me, at least 20 minutes of this 35 minute interview includes subtitles. so i heartily recommed it.

it is fascinating.

I agree (again)! Very Refreshing! It was very positive to hear about her sense of
"trust" and "comradery" among whole UCONN family. Required watching for future
/prospective UCONN players! Many thanks for the posting of this unique interview
of a very unique young lady (and excellent WBB player!). Merci!!

 

[sun]

Did Lou mention whether she prefers to stay in the US or to go back to France to continue playing BB?
Is the WNBA her goal or European pro BB? Did she specify?
My wild guess would be that she would prefer to stay in the US for a myriad of reasons.
But maybe the pay is better in Europe & she misses home even though she's spent a lot of time here in the US.

 

[oldude]

based on this interview, i think her story could be turned into an inspirational movie. (it would be a nice contrast to all the superhero blockbusters)

You’re suggesting that Lou is not a superhero?
Non mon ami.

 

[Zinethar]

Great post. I'm impressed by her fluency in multiple languages. I'm only fluent in 2 - English and Profane...

 

[Bone Dog]

Did Lou mention whether she prefers to stay in the US or to go back to France to continue playing BB?
Is the WNBA her goal or European pro BB? Did she specify?
My wild guess would be that she would prefer to stay in the US for a myriad of reasons.
But maybe the pay is better in Europe & she misses home even though she's spent a lot of time here in the US.

She mentioned wanting to play in various places. America, France, Mexico — that not an unusual thought given the itinerant character of women’s professional basketball.

 

[sun]

She mentioned wanting to play in various places. America, France, Mexico — that not an unusual thought given the itinerant character of women’s professional basketball.

Thank you,
I wished that Lou mentioned to the French audience how close Fairfield is located to UConn. I can't help but think that the close proximity helped Lou to be noticed for possible recruitment & make for an easy 1st visit to campus.

 

[Bone Dog]

Years ago, I spent a summer at the Université de Nice, and played pickup games with the locals quite a lot. I was the short American with the French name who could drive left or right. I remember finding French basketball culture fascinating. There wasn't a large professional league that had everyone's attention in those days, so the kids had to make it all up from scratch, as it were. They were very entertaining. I gather that the culture is rather different now.

 

[oldude]

Thank you,
I wished that Lou mentioned to the French audience how close Fairfield is located to UConn. I can't help but think that the close proximity helped Lou to be noticed for possible recruitment & make for an easy 1st visit to campus.

In addition, Geno knew and had great respect for Joe Frager, the retiring HC of Fairfield, who had tremendous things to say to Geno about Lou, once it became clear she planned to transfer. Had Frager not been retiring, I suspect he would have done everything he could to convince Lou to spend a 5th season at Fairfield.

 

[Gus Mahler]

Years ago, I spent a summer at the Université de Nice, and played pickup games with the locals quite a lot. I was the short American with the French name who could drive left or right. I remember finding French basketball culture fascinating. There wasn't a large professional league that had everyone's attention in those days, so the kids had to make it all up from scratch, as it were. They were very entertaining. I gather that the culture is rather different now.

Probably. Thanks to The Gabulous One!

 

[Rixxx]

I was impressed by Lou's response to quite simple questions. She had a lot to say with some interesting history.

 

[Pharos]

Notre famille a habité en Belgique '87 à '00. Les enfants ont grandis là bas. On a travaillé même en français. Alors, j'attendais l'entendre parlant le français. Chamante... : )

 

[psconn]

If any of you french speakers want to give us uniglots the gist of what she said after the subtitles disappeared, I'd appreciate it.

 

[RoadMaster]

Sa confiance en français c’est étonnante. Elle ne parle pas comme un adolescente, comme aussi beaucoup d’autres. Elle est mature et intelligente, est a bien pensée à l’avenir. Ell dit que Geno est très sarcastique, mais toujours pour la faire meilleur, et qu’elle n’oubliera jamais cette année à UConn.

Bien Oui!