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Old 09-29-2017, 09:04 AM   #23
GlenBarrington
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Pretty sure that whatever the French speaking people using the French word say is correct, is, in fact, correct
But I contend that once another language borrows a word, and changes pronunciation or even meaning and spelling, that is every bit as valid as the original meaning and pronounciation. Strong, dynamic, languages do that sort of thing.

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Although if you can have a word with the English speaking world to stop using "sick" & "ridiculous" to mean "very good" I'd appreciate it
So true! you are one ridiculously sick pundit!
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