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15 Interesting Expressions and French Proverbs

Here you will learn 15 French expressions and proverbs that are among the most used by native speakers of the language. Remember that the translation is not literal, but the meaning is corresponding. Understanding and employing these proverbs appropriately is the key to the correct use of language. Let’s take a look! Le mensonge n’a pas de pieds This proverb can be translated as “a lie has no legs”. L’habit…

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The Lost Words of the Italian Dialects

The pronunciation of 3,600 words in the way they were pronounced in Italy, between the years 1924 and 1965, is gathered in the work considered the Italian linguistic Atlas. The work was carried out by researchers of the University of Turin (Torino). The mission: to preserve the local languages spoken in the country. It was kept in the archives of the university. There are 8,855 photographs taken during the investigations…

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Short Guide to CAT Tools

A must for many translators, CAT (Computer Aided Translation) software is numerous and varied in functionality. And for good reason: “the perfect CAT tool” simply does not exist! Each translator has his/her own needs and work habits. Therefore, I will explain several CAT tools in this small list, which will get you started. But, Why Should I Use a CAT Tool? CAT tools have a great appeal to both clients…

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