John Rumm wrote:
Doctor Drivel wrote:

"John Rumm" wrote in message
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Dave Plowman (News) wrote:

Everyone has an accent. And if 'standard English' is stuck to
rigorously,
the language would never evolve which would be equally ludicrous.

and be called French ;-)

English does not derive from French. Duh!

a passe comment...

My reference was to the fact that the French attempt rigorously
control their language, and resist attempts to extend it or allow it
to evolve. Hence why they have to borrow English phrases to describe
anything technical etc. Le email etc.

And the other way around if you are Kenneth Williams...

Honi soit qui mal y pense
Fait toujours reconnaissance
Hammersmith Palais des dances
Badinage, ma crepe suzette.

Double entendre restaurante
Jacques Cousteau, Yves St Laurent
Ou est la plume de ma tante?
C'est la vie, ma crepe suzette.


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Dave - The Medway Handyman
www.medwayhandyman.co.uk