different words used??
#76
Re: different words used??
I once thought that was just a French/Canadian thing not translated well. Like informations and accommodations which I see in English newspapers.
#77
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Re: different words used??
Our son has been learning about bridges at school and they mentioned tower bridge, he came home wondering if there are two rivers running under it as his teachers told him it was the river Th-am-es pronounced literally, when he informed her about the actual pronunciation she said ohh that's how they say it.
Also thermals are long underwear.
Tank top is a sweater vest
our children have already stopped using the letter t within words and instead use d e.g we live in the cidy of Red deer in the province of Alberda.
Also thermals are long underwear.
Tank top is a sweater vest
our children have already stopped using the letter t within words and instead use d e.g we live in the cidy of Red deer in the province of Alberda.
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Re: different words used??
I've heard people order 'over well' which must be somewhere in the middle.
I'm not sure how to order what I suppose is a "british style" fried egg. i.e. not flipped, but hot oil is spooned over the top to cook them. Maybe it's not possible to get that here because they aren't cooked in frying pans. Still, it's the nicest way to fry an egg; over-easy is close, but it's not quite the same.
I'm not sure how to order what I suppose is a "british style" fried egg. i.e. not flipped, but hot oil is spooned over the top to cook them. Maybe it's not possible to get that here because they aren't cooked in frying pans. Still, it's the nicest way to fry an egg; over-easy is close, but it's not quite the same.
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Re: different words used??
That reminds me..
A waistcoat is a vest
A vest is an undershirt
A sleeveless t.shirt is a muscle shirt (for men)
A jumper is a sweater
Don't get me started on how they pronounce English Town and City names!
They say "War sester chire sauce" - need I say more?
A waistcoat is a vest
A vest is an undershirt
A sleeveless t.shirt is a muscle shirt (for men)
A jumper is a sweater
Don't get me started on how they pronounce English Town and City names!
They say "War sester chire sauce" - need I say more?
#81
Re: different words used??
If I'm making fried eggs, I often put the lid on the frying pan and turn the heat down to the lowest setting.
They come out shaped like fried eggs with a little flavour from the bacon grease but steamed, so are more similar in texture to poached eggs.
They come out shaped like fried eggs with a little flavour from the bacon grease but steamed, so are more similar in texture to poached eggs.
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Re: different words used??
beans
haricot = navy
lima = butter
fava = broad
runner = string
chick peas = garbanzo (sometimes, mainly USA)
peas
mangetout = snow peas
snow peas = snap peas
soaps and cleaning things
washing up liquid is dish soap, I thought dish soap was soap that sat in a dish?
I can't even remember what the stuff you use to wash clothes with is called in either language. senior moment.
haricot = navy
lima = butter
fava = broad
runner = string
chick peas = garbanzo (sometimes, mainly USA)
peas
mangetout = snow peas
snow peas = snap peas
soaps and cleaning things
washing up liquid is dish soap, I thought dish soap was soap that sat in a dish?
I can't even remember what the stuff you use to wash clothes with is called in either language. senior moment.
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Re: different words used??
beans
haricot = navy
lima = butter
fava = broad
runner = string
chick peas = garbanzo (sometimes, mainly USA)
peas
mangetout = snow peas
snow peas = snap peas
soaps and cleaning things
washing up liquid is dish soap, I thought dish soap was soap that sat in a dish?
I can't even remember what the stuff you use to wash clothes with is called in either language. senior moment.
haricot = navy
lima = butter
fava = broad
runner = string
chick peas = garbanzo (sometimes, mainly USA)
peas
mangetout = snow peas
snow peas = snap peas
soaps and cleaning things
washing up liquid is dish soap, I thought dish soap was soap that sat in a dish?
I can't even remember what the stuff you use to wash clothes with is called in either language. senior moment.
You don't do the washing up, you do the dishes; you don't do the washing, you do the laundry. You don't go to the supermarket you go to the grocery store; you don't go to the chemist you go to the pharmacy.
I had forgotten how much was different, I guess (oops I mean 'I suppose') I must be more assimilated than I thought!
Yup - that's another one. I guess = I suppose.
Sucks eh?