Jean Valjean - Shawn Val-shawn (shhjon; there's a bit of j in there, but not much.)
Fantine - Faun-teen or Fon-teen
Cosette - Coe-zet or Coe-set
Javert - jshaw-vare (if you can't to that, Jaw-vair is fine, but it's more of a "sh" sound than a hard "j" sound, like with Jean Valjean.)
Bienvenu (the bishop's nickname) - Be'ehn-ven-oo (Bee-en-ve-nu, but it's only 3 syllables.)
Marius - in the play I saw it was just Mare-ee-us, but my Dad studied French and read the book and he says "Marr-ee-oos." I'd stick with Marius ;)
lay misayraabl. In the programme for the London production, the pronounciation guide says 'Lay Miz-eh-rahb'.
It is pronounced "lay meh-zuh-rahb."
It's pronounced like "lay miz-air-ahb."
'The miserables' or 'the miserable ones'
French pronunciation: [le mizeˈʁaːblə], 'lay miz-ah-rarb'.
there are 40 songs in Les Miserables.
The Production Budget for Les Miserables was $65,000,000.
Les Miserables by Victor Hugo was published in 1862.
Les Misirables
Zip coeds are not used in Les Miserables.
The policeman in the musical "Les Miserables" is named Javert.
The director's intention in Les Miserables was to bring Victor Hugo's classic novel to life on screen while capturing the emotional depth and themes of redemption, sacrifice, and social injustice. The director aimed to create a visually stunning and emotionally resonant film that would resonate with audiences and stay true to the spirit of the original story.
Javert, was the policeman who kept pursuing Valjean in Les Miserables.
In "Les MisΓ©rables," Javert is an inspector who pursues Jean Valjean relentlessly due to his unyielding commitment to upholding the law. He represents the rigid nature of law and order, while Valjean symbolizes compassion and the potential for redemption. Their dynamic serves as a significant theme in the novel, highlighting the tension between justice and mercy.
The 2012 film Les Miserables is 2 hours and 38 minutes long.
The Lexile measure for "Les MisΓ©rables" by Victor Hugo varies based on the edition and the specific text being assessed. On average, it falls in the range of 1000 to 1300, which corresponds to around a high school reading level.