Gaston, as Alphonse was always known, intended to become an engineer but his education was cut short by health problems; René was interested in the development of mechanics and was a sportsman.
غاستون، والذي عرف باسم ألفونس، سعى لكي يصبح مهندسا ولكنه قطع تعليمه بسبب مشاكل صحية؛ كان رينيه مهتما في تطوير الميكانيكا وكان رياضي.