"bonjour" to the newbies
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"bonjour" to the newbies
i've read all the previous messages.
wendywombat & me (although we don't know each other) are the 2 frenchies here. or 1 and a half frenchies! it's nice to be in the middle of other countries stitchers!
wendywombat & me (although we don't know each other) are the 2 frenchies here. or 1 and a half frenchies! it's nice to be in the middle of other countries stitchers!
- wendywombat
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a little bit Frenchie too
[quote="wendywombat"]That's what makes this site SO GOOD International stitching and friendship, what more could we ask for??[/quote]
Hello,
I am Vivi from Israel but originaly from Belgium so ... french is my first language too girls!!!
Hello,
I am Vivi from Israel but originaly from Belgium so ... french is my first language too girls!!!
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hello and welcome!
I'm one of the few from the U.S. and I often get "needled" about my misunderstanding of slang everyone uses..
did you know "coming for tea" doesn't mean you are coming to my house to drink tea??? hahahaha
I'm one of the few from the U.S. and I often get "needled" about my misunderstanding of slang everyone uses..
did you know "coming for tea" doesn't mean you are coming to my house to drink tea??? hahahaha
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thought you would like that..lol
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- wendywombat
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We have as much trouble with your 'American English' too you know.
For instance;
A purse for us is something to keep coins in. For you it's a handbag!
A pavement = a sidewalk
A flyover= an overpass
Trousers = pants, we call pants knickers!!
I could go on, but it's all fun isn't it??
You're not dumb, just different. I love to learn about different cultures. As an ex-pat living in France has taught me some things!
For instance;
A purse for us is something to keep coins in. For you it's a handbag!
A pavement = a sidewalk
A flyover= an overpass
Trousers = pants, we call pants knickers!!
I could go on, but it's all fun isn't it??
You're not dumb, just different. I love to learn about different cultures. As an ex-pat living in France has taught me some things!
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what is it in the UK if not eraser??
I love to learn too..this is fun! lol..
I love to learn too..this is fun! lol..
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Cupcakes
Snuggle Up
2012 HD's
Bohemia
Fairy Friend
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skype:coffeecupcakescrossstitch
WIP:
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Cupcakes
Snuggle Up
2012 HD's
Bohemia
Fairy Friend
Ok so what is the term in the UK??? I have know idea.
The one that all of the kids were warned about when they traveled to Australia was NOT under any circumstances to use is a completely funny thing for use but I understand that down under it is a very derogatory term and it is Fanny pack.
It is merely a small sack that hanges around your waist with its own belt. But like I said I guess in Australia Fanny is a very naughty word. At least that was what we were told.
The one that all of the kids were warned about when they traveled to Australia was NOT under any circumstances to use is a completely funny thing for use but I understand that down under it is a very derogatory term and it is Fanny pack.
It is merely a small sack that hanges around your waist with its own belt. But like I said I guess in Australia Fanny is a very naughty word. At least that was what we were told.
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hahah i never claimed to be a lady! lol..
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Cupcakes
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Bohemia
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skype:coffeecupcakescrossstitch
WIP:
Joan Elliot Spring Fairy
Cupcakes
Snuggle Up
2012 HD's
Bohemia
Fairy Friend
Another one is when americans say chips they really means crisps and when we say chips americans would say fries.wendywombat wrote:We have as much trouble with your 'American English' too you know.
For instance;
A purse for us is something to keep coins in. For you it's a handbag!
A pavement = a sidewalk
A flyover= an overpass
Trousers = pants, we call pants knickers!!
I could go on, but it's all fun isn't it??
You're not dumb, just different. I love to learn about different cultures. As an ex-pat living in France has taught me some things!
WW like you being an expat living in the middle east has taught me a lot of things, particularly patience, something I am not normally good at.
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Can I add another?? This one made me Blush!!
I made some Lemon curd for my French neighbour and told her to keep it in the fridge because it did not have preservative in it. She laughed fit to burst!
The word 'preservative in French means 'contraceptive' '
I should have said 'conservator'
She liked the lemon curd though
I guess now we shall have to explain lemon curd!! Hee Hee!
I made some Lemon curd for my French neighbour and told her to keep it in the fridge because it did not have preservative in it. She laughed fit to burst!
The word 'preservative in French means 'contraceptive' '
I should have said 'conservator'
She liked the lemon curd though
I guess now we shall have to explain lemon curd!! Hee Hee!