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Re: American English at State
MurielB Mer 25 Oct - 17:45
No, I don’’t know the Words « Bestie » and « chum »
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Re: American English at State
gerardM Mer 25 Oct - 17:57
Muriel,MurielB a écrit:No, I don’’t know the Words « Bestie » and « chum »
I had added a few words while you were writing (I received a phone call)
Here they are:
Sometimes difficult to find out in a dictionary...
It's because the form is so usual that any native can guess.
"Bestie" - Difficult to find out. it simply comes after "my best friend" shortened then ended with the beloved "-ie".
"Chum" doesn't surprise me as I know this word... "chum" is an old word, not very used nowadays - I don't have the time to write more as I've to leave. Seeya.
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Re: American English at State
MurielB Mer 25 Oct - 18:06
Tx a lot Gerard for these explanations. I am writing slowly with my smart phone
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Re: American English at State
gerardM Mer 25 Oct - 20:31
Muriel,
KrystynaD tells me "chum" is still used but mainly by old people.
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Another meaning I just found:
KrystynaD tells me "chum" is still used but mainly by old people.
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Another meaning I just found:
"nouveau CHUM"
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Re: American English at State
MurielB Mer 25 Oct - 20:33
Tx and hello by the way Krystyna.KrystynaD tells me "chum" is still used but mainly by old people.
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Re: American English at State
gerardM Jeu 26 Oct - 23:50
Yesterday, we asked you to tag a friend. Today, tell us why you admire that person, using one of these words that are similar to "admire." Admin appreciates the wonderful community of learners that are here learning and sharing every day. #AmericanEnglish
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Re: American English at State
MurielB Ven 27 Oct - 20:29
"Best regards" is often used at the end of a formal letter. I suppose it means that we esteem (admire ?) the person we are writing to.
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Re: American English at State
gerardM Ven 27 Oct - 23:33
No, I don't think so Muriel.MurielB a écrit:"Best regards" is often used at the end of a formal letter. I suppose it means that we esteem (admire ?) the person we are writing to.
"Regard" means around "Fr estime/égard".
To me "regards" is not formal, so "best regards" is not either.
AFAIK it is mainly/exclusively used in the States (also by people who want to copy Americans
)."Regards" can be translated into "amitiés" according to my dictionary, so it's not formal.
There's a series of possible endings that change as we better know the other person from "regards", to Best regards, to warm regards, to kind regards, to warmest regards...
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Re: American English at State
MurielB Sam 28 Oct - 22:46
Tx Gérard. I sometimes find difficult to choose between " "cheers" "yours sincerely" "regards" "best regards" "kind regards" etc. When I end my letter.Gérard a écrit:To me "regards" is not formal
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Re: American English at State
gerardM Jeu 16 Nov - 22:48
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Re: American English at State
MurielB Ven 17 Nov - 22:21
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Re: American English at State
gerardM Sam 18 Nov - 15:54
This Thursday, Americans will celebrate Thanksgiving, and many people are beginning to travel and make preparations now! Here are some traditions that many people from the United States do every year. Do you have similar holidays or traditions in your region? Share them below! #AmericanEnglish
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Re: American English at State
gerardM Sam 18 Nov - 16:04
An affix is a letter or group of letters added to the beginning or end of a word to change its meaning. Today, we'll start a series of graphics about affixes to help you increase your vocabulary in #AmericanEnglish. Try using one word that begins with the affix "-un" in a sentence below!
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Re: American English at State
MurielB Sam 18 Nov - 21:26
I am afraid that talking like that is unpleasant ! 
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Re: American English at State
gerardM Dim 19 Nov - 20:54
I don't understand what you're speaking about Muriel.MurielB a écrit:I am afraid that talking like that is unpleasant !
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Re: American English at State
gerardM Dim 19 Nov - 20:55
Have friends ever asked you to do a favor that was somewhat "inconvenient" for you? What did you do? #AmericanEnglish
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Re: American English at State
MurielB Dim 19 Nov - 22:05
gerardM a écrit:I don't understand what you're speaking about Muriel.MurielB a écrit:I am afraid that talking like that is unpleasant !
Gérard I was just giving an example.
Try using one word that begins with the affix "-un" in a sentence below!
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Re: American English at State
gerardM Lun 20 Nov - 14:37
Would you describe yourself as "atypical" in any way? If so, what makes you unique or different from others? #AmericanEnglish
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Re: American English at State
gerardM Lun 20 Nov - 17:44
Since this is Thanksgiving week, many Americans (including Admin!) are thinking about food. So let's revisit our phrasal verb graphics related to eating.
Have you pigged out on anything lately? #AmericanEnglish
Have you pigged out on anything lately? #AmericanEnglish
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Re: American English at State
MurielB Lun 20 Nov - 22:32
Hi everyone !
I just wanted to paste a wiki link about black Friday and Thanksgiving
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_Friday_(shopping)
I just wanted to paste a wiki link about black Friday and Thanksgiving
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_Friday_(shopping)
Black Friday is an informal name for the day following Thanksgiving Day in the United States (the fourth Thursday of November), which has been regarded as the beginning of the country's Christmas shopping season since 1952
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Re: American English at State
gerardM Lun 20 Nov - 23:03
Hi Muriel,
I confirm "Black Friday" refers to the day after the U.S. Thanksgiving, which has also traditionally been a holiday itself for many employees; a day full of special deals and heavy discounts, it's considered the kickoff of the holiday shopping season.
It's colored in black to mean that the business is very good and written in black in accounting (red is the color of losses, black is the color of profits).
Many "Black days" refer to bad memory stock exchange crises.
1929 had its Black Thursday (-22% in session, -2.1% at the close) and Black Tuesday (-12%).
1987 had its Black Monday (-22.6% for the DJ).
I confirm "Black Friday" refers to the day after the U.S. Thanksgiving, which has also traditionally been a holiday itself for many employees; a day full of special deals and heavy discounts, it's considered the kickoff of the holiday shopping season.
It's colored in black to mean that the business is very good and written in black in accounting (red is the color of losses, black is the color of profits).
Many "Black days" refer to bad memory stock exchange crises.
1929 had its Black Thursday (-22% in session, -2.1% at the close) and Black Tuesday (-12%).
1987 had its Black Monday (-22.6% for the DJ).
Black Friday was a stock market catastrophe that took place on Sept. 24, 1869. On that day, after a period of rampant speculation, the price of gold plummeted and the market crashed.
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Re: American English at State
MurielB Lun 20 Nov - 23:07
Txx for adding precisions Gérard !
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Re: American English at State
gerardM Mar 21 Nov - 15:10
If you're not very hungry, you might "pick at" your food. When have you done this recently? #AmericanEnglish
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Re: American English at State
gerardM Mar 21 Nov - 15:18
What are some forms of nonverbal communication that are important to know in your culture?
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Re: American English at State
gerardM Mer 22 Nov - 14:35
Tomorrow is Thanksgiving here in the United States, so let's get ready by expressing our thanks! Admin is grateful for this dynamic Facebook community on #AEatState! What are you thankful for?
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