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  2. Landjäger - Wikipedia

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    According to the Swiss German Dictionary, the name Landjäger was possibly derived from the dialect expression lang tige(n) 'smoked for a long time, air-cured for a long time.' [1] The humorous reinterpretation in the sense of 'mounted police' may be inspired by comparing the stiffness of sausages with the perceived military rigidity of a police officer.

  3. Julien Miquel - Wikipedia

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    Julien Miquel AIWS is a French YouTuber and winemaker, best known for making word pronunciation videos on his eponymous channel, with over 50,000 uploads as of May 2024. Several native speakers have criticised him for butchering the pronunciation of their languages.

  4. Glossary of French words and expressions in English

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    A robe or a dressing gown, usually of sheer or soft fabric for women, or a nightdress. As with lingerie, the usage of the word suggests the garment is alluring or fancy. French uses négligé (masculine form) or nuisette. In French, the word négligée qualifies a woman who neglects her appearance. succès de scandale

  5. French name - Wikipedia

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    French statesman Charles de Gaulle's surname may not be a traditional French name with a toponymic particule, but a Flemish Dutch name that evolved from a form of De Walle meaning "the wall". In the case of nobility, titles are mostly of the form [title] [ particle ] [name of the land]: for instance, Louis, duc d'Orléans ("Louis, duke of ...

  6. French orthography - Wikipedia

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    French orthography encompasses the spelling and punctuation of the French language.It is based on a combination of phonemic and historical principles. The spelling of words is largely based on the pronunciation of Old French c. 1100 –1200 AD, and has stayed more or less the same since then, despite enormous changes to the pronunciation of the language in the intervening years.

  7. Talk:Landjäger - Wikipedia

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    1 Meaning of the word "Landjäger" 2 comments. 2 Untitled. 1 comment. 3 Food and Drink Assessment. 1 comment. 4 Is this the origin of Pennsylvania Dutch "smoked sausage"?

  8. 'The Champagne of Beers' leaves French producers frothing - AOL

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    The guardians of Champagne will let no one take the name of the bubbly beverage in vain, not even a U.S. beer behemoth. For years, Miller High Life has used the “Champagne of Beers” slogan. At ...

  9. Claude (given name) - Wikipedia

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    Claude is a French given name originating from the Latin name Claudius meaning "strong willed". In French, it is used for both men and women. In French, it is used for both men and women. In English, it is mostly used for men; it is an uncommon given name for women or a family name .