Surely you already know that English is one of the most spoken languages in the world, but there are many curiosities about this language that are not so well known… and some of them are very useful if you are studying English. Today we tell you 10 curiosities or fun facts about the English language.…
Joyeux 14 julliet ! La choute de la Bastille Dans les premiers mois de la Révolution française, une grande agitation règne à Paris. Au printemps 1789, les États généraux, refusant de se dissoudre, se sont transformés en Assemblée nationale constituante. En juillet, le roi Louis XVI fait venir de nouvelles troupes et destitue Necker, un…
behemoth (noun, often attributive) Definition of behemoth 1: often capitalized, religion: a mighty animal described in Job 40:15–24 as an example of the power of God 2: something of monstrous size, power, or appearance a behemoth truck Synonyms & Antonyms for behemoth Synonyms colossus dinosaur dreadnought elephant giant Goliath jumbo leviathan mammoth mastodon monster titan…
Dépaysement [depeizmɑ̃] Définition: 1. Changement d’état mental ou total. 2. Le sentiment d’être triste d’être loin de votre pays. Autres variantes du terme: dépaysée {adj. f} :désorienté dépayser {v.t.} : changer les idées. Exemple: Nous cherchons du dépaysement, du soleil en hiver, et pour cela, il faut aller loin… Une recommandation à lire sur le mot du…
Have you ever worn winklepickers or salopettes? Is the saying about French women and their oxters true? Do your friends complain that you bibble too much? Have you ever experienced zoanthropy and been convinced you were an elephant? Do you have a favorite weird word in English or any other language? Drop us the word and definition in the comments section below! bibble v.…
Le spleen [splin] Définition: État d’esprit permanent, paresseux et serein, triste et désintéressé, résultant de causes physiques ou morales, généralement d’importance mineure. synonyms Langueur Bourdo Mélancolie Morosité exemple: Baudelaire a très bien décrit le spleen. ” Le spleen n’est plus à la mode, c’est pas compliqu’e d’être hereux” Angèle (chateuse) Vous ne savez pas quoi…
The word of today is: What It Means Inscrutable means “not readily investigated, interpreted, or understood.” It often describes what is mysterious or difficult to comprehend. Example: The famously reclusive author remains an inscrutable figure even after the publication of some of her personal correspondence. Definition of inscrutable : not readily investigated, interpreted, or understoos: MYSTERIOUS an inscrutable smile inscrutable motives Other Words…
Children learn sign language to support classmate Primary 2 pupils at Omagh Integrated Primary School have learned sign language this year to support one of their classmates. They were keen to learn the new skill to support their classmate Callum. They have also inspired their local neighbourhood police and other emergency services to learn the…
MHIP Day is celebrated on July 6 each year in Mizoram, India. M.H.I.P. stands for ‘Mizo Hmeichhe Insuihkhawm Pawl,’ which means ‘binding women together.’ The M.H.I.P. is the largest N.G.O. in Mizoram state and the only N.G.O. dedicated to women’s welfare. Through philanthropic social work and local advocacy, the M.H.I.P. uplifts the women of Mizoram…
Avez-vous déjà été au cinéma et le film que vous attendiez tant vous a déçu ? Il y a un mot qui peut décrire un mauvais film: Nanard–nanar Définition: c’est une manière familière de décrire que quelque chose est un échec. exemple: C’est quand on filme qu’on se rend compte que c’est un nanard. Synonym: Capoter…