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fromThe Local France
2 months ago

French Word of the Day: Cadet

Cadet signifies the second or youngest son in a French family context, diverging from its primarily military English meaning.
fromenglish.elpais.com
4 months ago

From ouch' to yakayi': The universal cry of pain

Expressions of pain connect cultures universally, evidenced by similar sounds across languages.
Relationships
fromPsychology Today
5 months ago

'Snacky' and Its Cousins

Linguistic creativity in expressing emotions can foster connections among peers, especially in younger generations.
Shared emotional vocabulary is important to facilitate clear communication and prevent misunderstandings.
fromThe Local France
5 months ago

French Word of the Day: Argot

At the end of the 19th century, royalist factions opposed to the new French Republic called it as an insult, defining argot as language specific to criminals.
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