The French language is changing.
It was recently announced that 2,000 spellings of French words would change and that the beloved circumflex would be discontinued.
Furthermore, I would like to propose a few word changes, to make learning more fun.
Trampoline= Le jumpy jumpy
Egg= L'ugg
France = Pas Irlande
Trousers = Les leg coveurs
Potato = Le spud
iPod = Les tunes supplieurs
Train = Train
Tampon = Pas le blud
Ghost = Le spooky spook
Kony = Le scum
Toilet = La pamper
Table Tennis = Le mini tennis avec mini balls
Fart = Le poof poof
Croissant = Le flaky moon bread
Snails = No
Flip Flop = Les flippy flaps
Watch = La cloque portable
Church = La maison de Jesus
Dog = Le woof woof
Cucumber = Le banane vert
Phone = La talk
Candle = Le fire hazeurd
NutriBullet = Le fruit obliterateur
Michael D. Higgins = L'homme adorable
Water = Pas pour Gremlins
Ballet = Le tippy toe
Salmon = La source de la knowledge
Eyes = Les looky looky
Car = Le vroom vroom
Burger = L'omnomnom
Experts believe that reading for 30 minutes every day can help you live a longer life Researchers have confirmed that regularly reading books can help you live longer. A 2016 study found that people who regularly read may live longer than those who don’t, which is big news for us bookworms. “Reading is more than […]
In this edition of Her Money Diaries, we meet Gigi from Galway City, whose family lost all their money in the recession Welcome back to Her Money Diaries, our new financial series that discusses the money woes and wins of the woman of Ireland. This week’s Money Diary, we’re taking a look at Gigi from […]
The study found that men are more understanding and patient after becoming fathers. How much does fatherhood change you? A lot, according to a new study, and in the best possible way. According to research completed by thortful, 26% of men are reportedly more empathetic, understanding and patient after having children. The study found that […]
