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September 8, 2012
by Graham
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Annecy

The awful events near Lake Annecy have brought this place name into prominence. At first sight it is a straightforward French name, with no problem for people needing to pronounce it, such as British radio and TV newsreaders and journalists, … Continue reading →

Categories: French, Language | Tags: bbc, english, journalists, place names, pronunciation | Permalink

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