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We all make errors, and sometimes, those errors can make us look like idiots. Especially when that error gets published out in the world, even though it likely went through a host of gatekeepers to get there. And that's why we're here. To shame those gatekeepers with an internet scarlet S. I don't expect you to be perfect. It takes a village, and every village has an idiot. But for the sake of your company's reputation, hire a village that has at least one member THAT CAN SPELL.

Thursday, November 15, 2012

MAWWAIGE

So, remember when I explained that I took French instead of Spanish in school? It's about to pay off. YES!

In French, the easiest way to make a word feminine is to add an e to the end of it. Of course, this isn't always true, and there are exceptions, but it's a starting point. Now, you add the e even when the word ends in an e. Like, for example, fiance. If you're marrying a dude, he's your fiance. If you're marrying a woman, she's your fiancee. So, in this article, it's basically saying...

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that this dude is marrying a dude. NOT THAT THERE'S ANYTHING WRONG WITH THAT. But my point is, the story indicates his fiancee is a lady. Where's her extra e? He already possibly shot her! CAN SHE GET AN E, FOR PETE'S SAKE?

However, I will allow that this is some sort of AP rule I don't know about. Journalists, I ask you. Has the word fiance been standardized in the press? Share with me your knowledge!

(Thanks, DD!)

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  1. XinhNovember 19, 2012 at 4:26 PM

    Not only that, but they need the accent over the e or else the word is pronounced differently. Fiancé/Fianceé is correct.

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