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charclo The slang word charclo, a slang word meaning tramp, bum, hobo, is an example of an interesting slang system that has developed in French ca… Started by Neil Coffey	0	May 17, 2009
procès The French word procès desperately looks like it should mean the same as English process. Well, in a sense, it does, but usually to a very… Started by Neil Coffey	0	May 16, 2009
mél This is one spelling of the word mail, meaning e-mail. It's actually a spelling proposed by the Académie Française and so, naturally, is at… Started by Neil Coffey	0	May 15, 2009
'consommer' and 'consumer' Both of these verbs can be translated by consume in English, but in different senses. In modern usage, the verb consumer means consume in… Started by Neil Coffey	0	May 12, 2009
sensible The French word sensible may be deceptive to an English reader. It essentially has two meanings: "likely to feel/sense", "capable of being… Started by Neil Coffey	0	May 10, 2009
versatile To English eyes, the French word versatile looks innocent enough. After all, in English, one would talk about, say, a versatile musician. B… Started by Neil Coffey	0	May 7, 2009