I love this rant. Over the years, I've had to hold my tongue about grammar and style, because people quickly escalate to full-out indignation and violent threats. Omit needless words. Don't utilize made up words when you can use real ones.
And as an aside. Grace Kelly is the person I must enjoy looking at, and Rear Window is among my favorite films. My only gripe is the hyperspeed moment at the climactic moment. Why Alfred? Why?
I know enough French and German to be dangerous. Hee! And have always heard "lis" pronounced "lee". But I bow to your better knowledge. The main point is to get these things right so us dweebs don't get confused. I find that some sites online are better than others at helping with that.
Sure, but does qu’est-ce que c’est have three syllables or four? My French teacher was from Toulouse, and she cringed every time we swallowed the ‘ce.’ She said the three-syllable pronunciation was Parisian, not French.
Love this! I stand corrected and ready to avoid those pitfalls. Dates and events are also in this category. As a retired nurse, I go nuts when writers include medical scenes without a clue to accuracy. Eye roll. Just do the research or ask someone who knows.
Well. I can tell you that working in the interior design industry can really mess with your head, especially where fabrics are concerned. Epingle? Matelassé? Bouclé? Not to mention colors: Bisque, Ivoire, Crème - I've heard everything. 😂
Drives me bananas too!!! Happy New Year and shall you come visit our province, Montréal en particulier, send me a sign... Dwane and I would be delighted to show you a bit of this beautiful city we call home!
The OED says fleur-de-lis in English is pronounced both ways: https://www.oed.com/dictionary/fleur-de-lis_n?tab=factsheet#4085820 Of course the French pronunciation is as you say.
Isn't a coup-de-gras when you suddenly gain weight? :-)
I love this rant. Over the years, I've had to hold my tongue about grammar and style, because people quickly escalate to full-out indignation and violent threats. Omit needless words. Don't utilize made up words when you can use real ones.
And as an aside. Grace Kelly is the person I must enjoy looking at, and Rear Window is among my favorite films. My only gripe is the hyperspeed moment at the climactic moment. Why Alfred? Why?
I know enough French and German to be dangerous. Hee! And have always heard "lis" pronounced "lee". But I bow to your better knowledge. The main point is to get these things right so us dweebs don't get confused. I find that some sites online are better than others at helping with that.
I’ll be happy to get your detective well🤣
Sure, but does qu’est-ce que c’est have three syllables or four? My French teacher was from Toulouse, and she cringed every time we swallowed the ‘ce.’ She said the three-syllable pronunciation was Parisian, not French.
When I was a kid, my pet peeve kept piddling on the carpet, so Mom made me get rid of it. Great post!
Love this! I stand corrected and ready to avoid those pitfalls. Dates and events are also in this category. As a retired nurse, I go nuts when writers include medical scenes without a clue to accuracy. Eye roll. Just do the research or ask someone who knows.
Well. I can tell you that working in the interior design industry can really mess with your head, especially where fabrics are concerned. Epingle? Matelassé? Bouclé? Not to mention colors: Bisque, Ivoire, Crème - I've heard everything. 😂
Drives me bananas too!!! Happy New Year and shall you come visit our province, Montréal en particulier, send me a sign... Dwane and I would be delighted to show you a bit of this beautiful city we call home!
I'm so glad you said that. It drives me mad too!