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Letter: Language barrier

Robert Cook
Tuesday 20 July 1999 23:02 BST
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Sir: Jonathan Fenby (letter, 19 July) quotes some interesting examples of French English not heard this side of the Channel. But one could cite some of our own Franglish equivalents. For example, to hold an event at a "venue" in a "cul de sac" might cause some consternation in France.

ROBERT COOK

London W11

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