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French Dictionary / Vocabulary (234)
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gâteau / cakeI recently noticed that the French use "cake" to mean fruit cake (Cassell's dictionary and others). But I've also seen it used in cake au t… Started by Dwayne Roberts |
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Jun 5, 2020 Reply by Dwayne Roberts |
How do you type French characters (English keyboard)Hello, I am an English guy. I a have a personal project that involves me typing quite a few French paragraphs with an English Microsoft Wor… Started by Digby Green |
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May 20, 2017 Reply by Digby Green |
Sharp CheeseMy dictionary hasn't been very helpful. I want to describe a cheddar as "sharp". I see an entry "âcre", but I doubt that's what I'm looki… Started by Dwayne Roberts |
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Dec 15, 2016 Reply by Dwayne Roberts |
 Plume de radisWhat's the English translation of "Plume de radis?" It's a song by "The Singing Nun", but I've searched everywhere and can't find a meanin… Started by Annette Gates |
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Oct 4, 2016 Reply by Annette Gates |
IlleismThis interrogator wonders whether the translation of the English word "illeism" is "l'illeisme". He has done multiple searches of online a… Started by Dwayne Roberts |
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May 17, 2016 Reply by Stevo |
bouculéI'm at a loss yet again. I've come across a word I don't find a translation for. It could well be Canadien. bouculé It's in the express… Started by Dwayne Roberts |
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May 14, 2015 Reply by Vedas |
Futur or avenir?I was just about to write "le futur de l'atelier" (concerning a workshop which is likely to be closed) when I had a moment's hesitation and… Started by Jean Dervin |
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May 5, 2015 Reply by Grégory |
viteWhen the French word"vite" is used as an adverb, the pronounciation is different from that of its adjective form.Will you please write for… Started by Nurhussen Mohamedsalih Nuru |
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Apr 17, 2015 Reply by Nurhussen Mohamedsalih Nuru |
Help with a Valentine's Day note.I would like to add a note in a Valentine's Day card to a friend and would like to say "my pretty nurse" or "my lovely nurse" in French. Si… Started by Dave Hanes |
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Feb 14, 2015 Reply by Vedas |
DiagnosisIt is nowadays common, in English, to use the expression "I was diagnosed with [cancer or whatever]". It is inelegant, because it is the d… Started by Jean Dervin |
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Jan 23, 2015 Reply by Sandra |
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