Is 'Materiel' Just a Fancy Pronunciation of 'Material'? Are Binomials the Same Across Languages?
Grammar Girl Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing
English - March 03, 2022 18:00 - 10 minutes - 9.83 MB - ★★★★ - 2.6K ratingsLanguage Learning Education Arts Books Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
A listener wondered about the word "materiel." What's its deal (and is it related to "personnel")? Plus, "pepper and salt." "Groom and bride." "White and black." Are binomials the same across languages?
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