
different with / different from - WordReference Forums
Jun 30, 2011 · It may be different (with/from) each family, but there are similarities. How would you describe the difference between "different with" and "different from" in the given sentence?
differing vs different - WordReference Forums
May 22, 2008 · "There have been widely differing versions in the newspapers about the prison siege." Why not use "different" here? Both are right? If right, same meaning? If same which is common and better in native English?
Pronunciation of "o", "ó" and "ô" | WordReference Forums
Mar 28, 2010 · I know, for example, that avó and avô mean different things and are pronounced differently, but the spelling clearly marks this distinction in these words, while in the words from your examples, there's nothing obvious at first glance and I think there're no other words to confuse p*rt@ (s) and *vo (s) with due to a different pronunciation of o.
FR: différent - place de l'adjectif | WordReference Forums
Aug 31, 2007 · Hi, I understand that the adjective 'différent' can be used before and after the noun in French. Can somebody explain to me what the difference in meaning is? Thanks Moderator note: Multiple threads have been merged to create this one.
at different times/hours - WordReference Forums
Jun 25, 2008 · It is about pollinating a flower and if you do it at different times of the day you might be more successful as it depends on the temperature and other environmental factors.
FR/EN: guillemets (« ») / quotation marks (“ ”) - usage & punctuation
Oct 16, 2015 · The main usage of quotation marks is the same in both languages: quoting or emphasizing words or phrases. The typography rules are however a bit different. When using French guillemets, you should add an (ideally thin) non-breaking space on either side of the quoted text (e.g., « Bonjour ! »), whereas no spaces are used with English quotation marks …
in different times-at different times - WordReference Forums
Jan 26, 2011 · In several different scenes in the film, we see the eponymous characters at different stages of their marriage. If I wish to use the word "time" to talk about how the film is set, does the following sentence make sense? These scenes are set at different times of their marriage: some good, and others bad. Thank you as always, everyone!
"Cure date" vs "expiration date" | WordReference Forums
Mar 25, 2008 · Dear all, I work in the aeronautic field, and lately I start dealing with official "certificates" that are attached to aeronautic parts in order to attest their conformity. These documents sometimes contain a "cure date", here in France I heard it translated as an "expiration date", but I have...
Cafe vs. Café - WordReference Forums
Oct 23, 2007 · At least in NA they are quite different. A cafeteria is marked by self-service. You take your tray along the line and take or are given food and drink. It would not be entirely illogical to say "a cafeteria style cafe/coffee shop" (though how that would differ from just a cafeteria isn't clear). A café derives from French, café, coffee shop.
How different vs How is it different - WordReference Forums
May 17, 2016 · Greetings, Is there a difference between these two sentences? Are they both correct? 1. How different is the French in Quebec to the French spoken in...