Language Learners

French word of the week: pouvoir

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 'pouvoir'. Read More

What’s the difference between childish and childlike?

This week we are looking at two words which are sometimes confused by learners of English: childish and childlike. childish You say that someone is childish if you think they are behaving in a silly or immature way. Don’t be so childish. We were shocked… Read More

French word of the week: autre

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 'autre'. Read More

What’s the difference between bear and bare?

This week we are looking at two words which are sometimes confused: bear and bare. bear Bear can be a noun or a verb. A bear is a large, strong wild animal with thick fur and sharp claws. The bear stood on its hind legs. If you bear a… Read More
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