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Podcast: The Earful Tower: Paris
Episode: 24 of the best words in the French language
Description: What's your favourite word? We asked 24 listeners, past guests, and even each other for the "best" French word in existence. From dragonflies to hardware shops, here's the full list from the show, as well as a few links to check out the blogs and pages we mentioned. Check your spelling here: 1. Pamplemousse (grapefruit), says Veronique who runs French Girl in Seattle. "It appeals to all my senses: I love the way the word sounds, the taste, and the appearance of a grapefruit… and I love the very distinctive scent," she says. 2. Bof (a di...