When Charles deGaulle decided to retire from public life, the
American ambassador and his wife threw a gala dinner party in
his honor. At the dinner table the Ambassadors wife was talking
with Madame deGaulle.

Your husband has been such a prominent public figure, such a
presence on the French and International scene for so many years! How quiet retirement will seem in comparison. What are you most looking forward to in these retirement years?

A penis, replied Madame deGaulle.

A huge hush fell over the table. Everyone heard her answer…and
no one knew what to say next.

Finally, Le Grand Charles leaned over to his wife and said,
Ma cherie, I believe zee Americans pronounce zat word, appiness.