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In French, the term is simply the equivalent of 'shower' in English, so even though it might take some getting used to, it is a word you'll hear quite often in France.
The word rocambolesque has become common in French and other languages, including English, to label any kind of fantastic adventure. Alternatives Other words in French that get the same meaning ...
Are almost half the words in the English language of French origin? It’s a claim one of our loyal listeners found surprising. Tim Harford talks to Dr Beth Malory, lecturer in English Linguistics ...