16 Oct 2015 · The main usage of quotation marks is the same in both languages: quoting or emphasizing words or phrases. The typography rules are however a bit different. When using …

21 Apr 2007 · M. = Mister (Mr.) Mme = Missus (Mrs) Mlle = Miss (no abbreviation, unless you use: Ms). Mrs is the abbreviation of the no-longer-used word «Mistress» as the female equivalent of …

22 Jun 2007 · French and English words, phrases and idioms: meaning, translation, usage. Mots, expressions et tournures idiomatiques françaises et anglaises : signification ...

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17 Oct 2006 · Judging by the reactions of others, particularly AmE-speakers, it seems that "N°" isn't universally accepted. Perhaps I've been influenced by my exposure to French usage. I …

18 Oct 2004 · what is the french word for the symbol "#" pound; found on a standard telephone and keypad, etc. # Moderator note: Multiple threads merged to create this one. If you want a …

23 Oct 2007 · Etymologically connected, but not absolutely identical: A café derives from French, café, coffee shop. A cafeteria derives from Spanish, cafetería, coffee shop. Now, is a cafe an …

21 Oct 2004 · Careful, though. Doesn't "À l'attention de" mean "For the attention of" (f.a.o.)? f.a.o. A means "whoever gets this, make sure A reads it" B c/o A means "A, make sure that B gets …

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11 Sep 2014 · Could I get a few people to explain the difference in pronunciation between a, á, ã, â and à in Portuguese using English comparisons (if possible)? I can't seem to find a thread or …