Monday, December 12, 2011

Reading Multi-Language Signs in Hotels

While travelling abroad most hotels have notices in multiple languages. Since the context is clear, this, then gives you an opportunity to learn new words and test your existing knowledge. The trick, however, is to *not* read the information in English first. Rather block everything off and focus on French. Here is an example …


I actually learnt a few new words here:
Geste - gesture
Inutilement - uselessly
Veuillez - please (I saw this word in many notices and was not aware that there is another way of saying please apart from s'il vous plaƮt.)

1 comment:

  1. I totally love this place and have to visit again this coming December for holiday season with my family.

    Cumbuco North Part of Fortaleza

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