Tag Archives: french

There are no gastro pubs in France

Posted on Sunday, January 24, 2010 by Howie

When a word sounds exactly the same in French as it does in English, yet has an entirely different meaning, it is often referred to as a ‘False Friend’. Indeed some words can have a meaning far removed from what … Continue reading →

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Ouch! – update

Posted on Tuesday, November 4, 2008 by Howie

My naivety knows no bounds. The very same day as I was hopping on a train to London, another social security bill dropped through the door* asking for an amount that made my knees buckle under me, and collapse, sobbing, … Continue reading →

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