Saturday, March 14, 2015

Magnifique, Franglais allowed, whilst Brits use French words - a few reminders: entrepreneurs have a repertoire

clientele - posh clients
entrepreneur - one who starts businesses, literally undertaker, except in English this word is used for somebody who organises a funeral for your family or your uncle for a fee
familie - family
Repertoire - extensive lists of pieces you can perform

I see the French are now allowing English words. Language benefits from additions. We have gained from adding so many French words to English.

The BBC website has an article about Franglais and allowing universities to use English in courses to attract foreign students.

Better still, the French propose to stop banning English words.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/europe/france/8972506/Frances-war-of-words-with-Britain-is-over-says-French-foreign-minister-Alain-Juppe

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-22607506

http://www.onlinecollege.org/2011/09/19/40-coolest-ipad-apps-for-language-learners/


Discussion on thinking in a foreign language:
http://www.fluentin3months.com/thinking/

You might like to read these articles during 'le weekend'.

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