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French word of the week: bas

This series of weekly blogs takes a closer look at words from our French dictionaries. The word we're focusing on this week is the French word 'bas'. Read More

What’s the difference between confidant and confident?

This week we are looking at two words which may be confused by learners of English: confidant and confident. confidant Confidant /ˈkɒnfɪdænt/ is a countable noun. A confidant is a person who you discuss your private problems and worries with. You use the spelling confidante when the person… Read More

French word of the week: main

This series of weekly blogs takes a closer look at words from our French dictionaries. The word we're focusing on this week is the French noun 'main'. Read More

What’s the difference between power and strength?

This week we are looking at two words which may be confused by learners of English: power and strength. power If someone has power, they are able to control other people and their activities. He believes the President has too much power. People in… Read More

French word of the week: sans

This series of weekly blogs takes a closer look at words from our French dictionaries. The word we're focusing on this week is the French preposition 'sans'. Read More

What’s the difference between critic and critical?

This week we are looking at two words which may be confused by learners of English: critic and critical. critic Critic /ˈkrɪtɪk/ is a noun. A critic is a person who writes reviews and gives opinions in newspapers or on television about books, films, music,… Read More
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