Accents on French words in English (when to include them)
When writing a French word in English text, should you include the original accents? Cafe or café? Chateau or château? Facade or façade?
When writing a French word in English text, should you include the original accents? Cafe or café? Chateau or château? Facade or façade?
The military origin of these common English phrases may take you by surprise. Learn where ‘blockbuster’, ‘moaning Minnie’ and other sayings come from.
Should guinea/Guinea pig be capitalised? How about chihuahua/Chihuahua and labrador/Labrador? Read on to discover when to capitalise dog breeds and other animal names.
Knowing how to use an ellipsis can be confusing. A space before the ellipsis or not? Spaces in between the three dots or not? Fear not. This guide will tell you all you need to know.
How many of these everyday phrases involving animals do you know the origin of? Some may surprise you.
Enjoy this cheesy festive treat – The 12 Days of Christmas rewritten for editors and writers everywhere. Apologies in advance for the singing.
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How many of these English words and phrases did you realise had a French origin? They’re not obvious, including the British ‘loo’!
These common phrases have a food-related theme, but you may be surprised by their origin. Prepare to be amazed!
You may be surprised by the origin of these everyday words and phrases. How many did you realise come from the world of sport?