John Evans
@johnevans75.bsky.social
EU translator, runner, Welshie.
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oh French, what happened to you
December 7, 2024 at 2:37 PM
oh French, what happened to you
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When you sleep, in Spanish, English, and German, you “have” dreams, like cherished treasures. In French, you “make” them like delicate pastries. In Japanese, you “watch” them, like movies. Aren't languages fascinating?
December 2, 2024 at 5:54 PM
When you sleep, in Spanish, English, and German, you “have” dreams, like cherished treasures. In French, you “make” them like delicate pastries. In Japanese, you “watch” them, like movies. Aren't languages fascinating?
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I like the term “loanword” because it implies the word will need to be returned at some point. “Café” is due back to the French in three days. The fines on “raccoon” have really been piling up with the Algonquin so make sure to return that this week
December 4, 2024 at 1:43 PM
I like the term “loanword” because it implies the word will need to be returned at some point. “Café” is due back to the French in three days. The fines on “raccoon” have really been piling up with the Algonquin so make sure to return that this week
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December 3, 2024 at 11:39 AM
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Euro-patois “floating on an impenetrable fatberg of European Commission jargon.“ Cringe crying so thank you, @eddywax.bsky.social www.politico.eu/article/how-...
How I stopped worrying and learned to love Euro-English
British pedants have left Brussels to its own devices — with profound consequences.
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November 15, 2024 at 4:50 PM
Euro-patois “floating on an impenetrable fatberg of European Commission jargon.“ Cringe crying so thank you, @eddywax.bsky.social www.politico.eu/article/how-...