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French Phrases Hidden in English Words
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Ashley Lai posted on 2020/10/17Did you know some everyday English words actually hide whole French phrases inside them? Dive into the fascinating world of etymology and discover how words like 'curfew' and 'denim' have surprising French origins. You'll pick up some cool language trivia and deepen your understanding of English vocabulary!
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US /ˈɑbviəs/
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UK /ˈɒbviəs/
- Adjective
- Easily understood and clear; plain to see
- Easy to see or notice.
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US /frez/
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UK /freɪz/
- Noun
- Common expression or saying
- Section of musical notes in a piece of music
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To choose words to say what you mean clearly
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US /ˈprɑpəti/
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UK /'prɒpətɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Particular quality that someone or something has
- Buildings or piece of land owned by someone
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US /ˈmɔrɡɪdʒ/
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UK /'mɔ:ɡɪdʒ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Long-term loan from a bank for buying property
- A legal agreement in which you borrow money in order to buy a house using the house as a guarantee
- Transitive Verb
- To borrow money to buy a house, giving the lender the right to take ownership of the property if you cannot pay the debt
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