New Years Countdown
00:00 - 00:50
50s

A group of wealthy individuals celebrate the new year at a ball. They count down the seconds until the clock strikes midnight. In addition to showing how some numbers are pronounced, this clip shows how the term, "Happy New Year," is pronounced in French.

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