The french phrase “A La Mode” simply means “in Fashion” [1640s, lit. “in the fashion”.]
Origin of À LA MODE..
French word meaning: ‘according to the fashion’
First Known Use: 1641
Synonyms
Category: English Language Variations
British English – American English Vocabulary
A selection of the main differences in vocabulary usage between the British and the Americans in the English language. This is mainly taken from http://www.englishclub.com/vocabulary/british-american.htm
| British English | American English |
| anti-clockwise | counter-clockwise |
| articulated lorry | trailer truck |
| Aubergine | Eggplant |
| autumn | autumn, |
Tuition: Definition of
Definition of the word: Tuition
American English
http://oxforddictionaries.com/us/…/american_english
- a sum of money charged for teaching or instruction by a school, college, or university:
British English
www.collinsdictionary.com/…/english
- instruction, esp that received in a small group or individually
The above is another … Read the rest
Spelling: Coloured or Colored?
Coloured came up as a spelling error on my last post, so …. here I am again.
I again checked the Oxford Advanced Learner’s Dictionary, and of course I knew the answer, but I wanted to write another page … Read the rest
Spelling: Equalled or Equaled?
My spell checker told me that Equalled was wrong, it underlined it in Red..
So I checked the Oxford Advanced Learner’s Dictionary, and here are their example uses of the word:
- This achievement is unlikely ever to be equalled
Duvet, Doona, Quilt or Comforter; What is the difference ?
English Language Variations.
A duvet is a quilt, usually with a washable cover, that may be used in place of a bedspread and top sheet.
A quilt is a coverlet or blanket made of two layers … Read the rest
Aluminium or Aluminum
Aluminium or Aluminum, why the difference?..
Every time I have something to do with Aluminium, I always wonder, why the Americans call it Aluminum. It sounds so very different when said without the second letter i.
Well, it appears it … Read the rest