Ubisoft Co-Founder Claude Guillemot Dies in Plane Crash

Ubisoft 共同創辦人 Claude Guillemot 在飛機失事中喪生


Introduction

Claude Guillemot, who co-founded the global gaming company Ubisoft, died in a plane crash in western France on Friday evening.

全球遊戲公司 Ubisoft 的共同創辦人 Claude Guillemot,於週五晚間在法國西部的一場飛機失事中去世。

Main Body

The accident happened as the plane was preparing to land at La Baule-Escoublac Airport on the Atlantic coast. According to Mayor Franck Louvrier and airport officials, a twin-engine Cessna 421 crashed into a field just before landing. Both Mr. Guillemot, who was 69 years old, and a flight instructor were on board. Although both men were experienced and had the necessary licenses, they both died in the crash.

這起事故發生在飛機準備在大西洋海岸的 La Baule-Escoublac 機場著陸時。根據市長 Franck Louvrier 和機場官員的說法,一架雙引擎的 Cessna 421 在著陸前墜入一片田野。當時 69 歲的 Guillemot 先生與一名飛行教練均在機上。儘管兩人都經驗豐富且擁有必要執照,但仍兩人在墜機中喪生。

Regarding his professional career, Mr. Guillemot helped start Ubisoft in 1986 along with four of his siblings. The company later created several famous game series, such as Assassin's Creed, Just Dance, Rayman, and Tom Clancy. Furthermore, Mr. Guillemot served as the president of the Guillemot Foundation. While Ubisoft has officially confirmed his death, the company has refused to give more details. Consequently, an official investigation has started to find the cause of the accident.

關於他的職業生涯,Guillemot 先生於 1986 年與四位兄弟姐妹共同創立了 Ubisoft。該公司隨後創造了多個知名遊戲系列,例如《刺客之信條》、《舞迴旋》、《雷曼》以及《湯姆克蘭西》。此外,Guillemot 先生還擔任 Guillemot 基金會的主席。雖然 Ubisoft 已正式確認其死亡,但公司拒絕提供更多詳情。因此,官方已啟動調查以釐清事故原因。

Conclusion

Authorities are now investigating the events that led to the crash and the deaths of Mr. Guillemot and his instructor.

當局目前正在調查導致墜機以及 Guillemot 先生及其教練喪生的事件。

Vocabulary Learning

🧩 The 'Connective Leap': Moving Beyond 'And' and 'But'

At the A2 level, students usually connect ideas with simple words like and, but, and because. To reach B2, you need Logical Transitions. These are words that tell the reader how two ideas relate to each other.

🚀 From A2 to B2: The Transformation

Look at these shifts based on the article:

  • The 'Adding More' Shift

    • A2 Style: He started Ubisoft and he was president of a foundation.
    • B2 Style: He started Ubisoft. Furthermore, he served as the president of the Guillemot Foundation.
    • Coach's Tip: Use Furthermore or Moreover when you want to add a second, more important point to an argument.
  • The 'Result' Shift

    • A2 Style: The company didn't give details, so an investigation started.
    • B2 Style: The company has refused to give more details. Consequently, an official investigation has started.
    • Coach's Tip: Consequently is the professional version of so. It shows a direct cause-and-effect relationship.

🛠️ Quick Reference Guide

Instead of... (A2)Try this... (B2)Why?
And / AlsoFurthermoreSounds more academic and structured.
SoConsequentlyClearly links a result to a previous action.
ButHoweverCreates a stronger contrast between two facts.

Vocabulary Learning

co-founded (v.)
To have started a company or organization together with one or more other people.
Example:She co-founded the tech startup with her former college roommate.
official (adj.)
Coming from or authorized by an authority or organization.
Example:The company has not yet released an official statement regarding the merger.
furthermore (adv.)
In addition to what has already been said; used to introduce a fresh point.
Example:The hotel is very expensive; furthermore, the service is quite poor.
consequently (adv.)
As a result of something that has happened.
Example:He failed to study for the exam; consequently, he did not pass.
investigation (n.)
A formal or systematic examination or research into a fact or event.
Example:The police have launched an investigation into the cause of the fire.
Practice B2 words in a crossword