On skin edge, really touchy

You feel that the skin of your loved ones is always softer than you? You're not alone, it is the case for the majority of the population. This is why researchers from University College London conducted a serious study on this very sensitive subject. Their conclusions are amazing: it is a sensory illusion created by our brain.

Florent

Psychologists at University College London have found that our brains may encourage this behavior by making other people feel softer to us than they really are

Our brains are amazing then !

MurielB a écrit:
Our brains

Do you use plural?

Hi Florent,

Admin a écrit:

MurielB a écrit:
Our brains

Do you use plural?

Yes, the rule is not the same in French and in English.
In French, as long as there's one object per person, we use a singular ("leur pipe à la bouche")
In English, they use a plural: "their pipes at their mouths".

However, this rule is sometimes forgotten in English.
You'll also notice the English that uses a repetition of "their" while the French forbids it ("leur pipe à leur bouche").

Thanks Gérard for reminding us the rule. I also think that "brain" singular is the organ and "brains"plural is the intelligence.

MurielB a écrit:Thanks Gérard for reminding us the rule. I also think that "brain" singular is the organ and "brains"plural is the intelligence.

You're right re the meaning of the plural Muriel.