Words in News The Bridge of Love in Paris The “Pont de l’Archevêché” spans the Seine River, just behind Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris, but few call it by its proper name. It’s colloquially known as “The Love Bridge” because its chain-link sides have been festooned with hundreds of padlocks, symbolizing couples’ enduring passion. These love-locks have been engraved with initials, names and/or dates, and sometimes flourished with keepsakes and ribbons. Many lovers take this business seriously, clamping with intent and throwing their lock-keys in the river; some less romantic souls, though, have used combination locks, hedging their bets that some other love might come along. Report: Paris: the city of love. Attaching a padlock carrying your sweethearts name to the railings of this bridge has become a sign of everlasting love. Its become so popular that the entire length of the “Pont Des Arts” is now covered - causing the railings to give way in places. And officials say falling locks threaten the safety of barges and boats. But in the words of Shakespeare, The course of true love never did run smooth. ☆More new words to be added to your ‘Vocabulary Notebook’…☆ Padlock: Metal block with a ring which is locked and unlocked with a key Railings: Metal or wooden barrier people hold onto to prevent a fall Everlasting: Eternal duration
Posted on: Thu, 09 Oct 2014 22:17:05 +0000