By 1910, the first manufacturing plant for the production of aluminum foil opened in Emmishofen, Switzerland by Dr. Lauber, Neher & Cie.
Madeleine is the French spelling of Madeline (English) which originated from the Latin Magdalene, a title meaning âof Magdalaâ (referring to Mary Magdalene from the Bible).
Pronunciation: [ say la vee ]. Meaning: That's life, Such is life. Register: normal. Notes: The French expression c'est la vie is used far more in English than in French, though unlike many borrowed expressions, the meaning is the same in both languages.