by Yolaine Bodin | 22 Sep 2016 | French Language
You want to say 2nd in French and you have learnt that you can say either second or deuxième. It is the only ordinal number where you have the choice between two words in French. Of course, both mean the same and yet, there is a difference. Fortunately, it is...
by Yolaine Bodin | 14 Sep 2016 | English Language
If you are learning English, the chances are that you have already learnt these two phrases: for example and for instance. But there is a question I’m regularly asked in my English classes: “Is there a difference between for example and for instance?” The...
by Yolaine Bodin | 7 Sep 2016 | Translation-wise
If you find the word alley in the middle of an English text, you may be tempted to translate it as allée without giving it a second thought. But are you sure allée is the right choice of words? The short answer is: not always. I’d even say, you will more...
by Yolaine Bodin | 30 Aug 2016 | French Language
Plutôt in one word and plus tôt in two words: what is the difference? In French, the pronunciation is exactly the same because the final s of plus in plus tôt is not pronounced at all. That’s why it can be sometimes tricky to choose the right spelling...
by Yolaine Bodin | 24 Aug 2016 | Translation-wise
To execute is one of these deceptive verbs! It does have several meanings and can be used in various contexts. It can mean to carry out, whether it is a task, an order, a plan or even a dance. It can also mean to put to death. Depending on the exact context and...
