Concours vs Concourse:
I've seen the word Concourse used incorrectly one too many times today… SO… for the sake of clarity…
A concours is an exhibition or contest, as in a 356 Porsche concours.
A concourse, on the other hand, is a large open area inside or in front of a public building.
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Concours VS Concourse
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Re: Concours VS Concourse
Further, don't get me started on farther...
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Re: Concours VS Concourse
Erik, I have been wanting to post something like that for ages. I hope people pay attention and learn. Thanks.
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Re: Concours VS Concourse
They are also pronounced very differently and often incorrectly. The "S" is silent in Concours d'Elegance.
If I had known I would live this long I would have pushed the envelope a little harder.
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Re: Concours VS Concourse
The concours is being held at the concourse. : )
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Spell checkers and predictive typing between them could start wars if users aren’t careful.
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Re: Concours VS Concourse
Eric. It's even harder for us over this side of the pond, where we started the language off! (Off not Of)
And just like Americans have changed or evolved our language, so have our children that when they are talking amongst themselves we don't understand them! I just talk '356' and I lose them. It's great! Also have a problem with 'Spanglish., an amalgam of English and Spanish when we are out in Spain.
Regards Jay
And just like Americans have changed or evolved our language, so have our children that when they are talking amongst themselves we don't understand them! I just talk '356' and I lose them. It's great! Also have a problem with 'Spanglish., an amalgam of English and Spanish when we are out in Spain.
Regards Jay
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Re: Concours VS Concourse
How about marque vs marquee; as in Porsche is the honored marque (mark) at Goodwood.
https://www.thespeedjournal.com/porsche ... val-speed/
and the reception may be under a marquee (mär-ˈkē).
https://www.thespeedjournal.com/porsche ... val-speed/
and the reception may be under a marquee (mär-ˈkē).
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Re: Concours VS Concourse
To many misused words too list...
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