“I (Don’t) Pardon Your French” for Word of the Day

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I (Don’t) Pardon Your French

I’m a hayseed sort of girl. I don’t believe in fancy.
To me, anything foreign is likely to be chancy.
I don’t eat things like escargot. I shudder at foie gras.
I buy my shoes in canvas, but never peau de soie.
When folks speak French to order food, I find it most pretentious,
and when they draw me into it, I’ll likely grow contentious.
I don’t like words that prettify. I view them angrily.
Like au courant, je ne sais quoi, pardon or vis-á -vis.
Why don’t folks just eat and say what comes naturally?
I think it’s done to irritate simple gals like me!

The Word of the Day is Pardon. Illustration created making use of AI.

13 thoughts on ““I (Don’t) Pardon Your French” for Word of the Day”

  4. brucewbishop's avatarbrucewbishop

    In my part of the world (Nova Scotia) there are many people who effortlessly switch from English to French and vice-versa. (I wish I could!) Not only is Canada officially bilingual, but we have an Acadian population here who speak the “old” French. When you come to visit (and you will!), I promise to help you find your way. 🙂

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