Daily writing tips posted a funny (at least for a French reader) post discussing some French words or expressions “mutilated” in English:
- Pique: Often spelled “peak” or “peek”
- Voilà: sometimes spelled “Walla”
- Chaise Longue: That can become “chase lounge”
The author provides some advices to avoid mistakes with some other words/Expression:
- Chic
- Coup de grâce
- déjà vu
- faux
…
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