fromThe Local France1 month agoFrench Word of the Day: Jour chomeFrench words have distinct meanings regarding workdays and holidays. 'Jour chômé' designates non-working days, unlike 'jour férié,' which refers specifically to public holidays.Paris food
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OMG sciencefromBusiness Matters2 months agoDr. Esther Mi-Jung Park: Preserving the Past, Shaping the Future of LanguageLanguage is crucial for human connection, culture, and identity, and the disappearance of a language signifies the loss of thought and history.
HistoryfromMedievalists.net4 months ago15 Modern Words With Unusual Medieval Origins - Medievalists.netMany everyday words have roots in the Middle Ages, revealing the surprising evolution of language over time.
HistoryfromMedievalists.net4 months ago15 Modern Words With Unusual Medieval Origins - Medievalists.netMany everyday words have roots in the Middle Ages, revealing the surprising evolution of language over time.