Colloquialism

Started this discussion. Last reply by George Hunt May 22, 2012. 1 Reply 0 Likes

I want to say "I don't give a damn about the future". I am translating this as je m'enfous de l'avenir. It is said in anger so it can be a bit sharp enven rude. any better suggestions.Continue

Croque-en-bouche

Started this discussion. Last reply by Joannah Yacoub Feb 21, 2012. 6 Replies 0 Likes

I've checked this in the dictionary and in cookbooks. Sometimes this is written as above. Other times it is "croquembouche" Which is the more usual. I was silly enough to ask in a local…Continue

French law

Started this discussion. Last reply by Joannah Yacoub Sep 15, 2010. 7 Replies 0 Likes

I posted this a couple of weeks ago but I suspect everyone was still on holiday. I'm looking for the correct term for the  judge who decides whether there is enough evidence to mount a prosecution,…Continue

French legal system

Started Aug 26, 2010 0 Replies 0 Likes

what is the correct term for the judge in French Law who decides whether a case can be brought. is it Juge d'Instruction or Juge de la Republique

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