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Each Other vs One Another
gerardM Jeu 21 Fév - 20:47
Hi everyone,
En "Each other" / "One Another"
Fr "l'un l'autre" ~ "entre eux".
French language doesn't make a difference between the cases: 2 people / more than 2 people so when speaking English, the French tend
to transfer their pattern to English. They should not!
English is a flexible language but sometimes -and espacially here-, it is not possible to mix things: till now, it's a mistake!!
English does make the difference:
- when there are 2 people only: each other.
- when there are more than 2: one another.
Confusing b/w them is a mistake. Pls take note.
En "Each other" / "One Another"
Fr "l'un l'autre" ~ "entre eux".
French language doesn't make a difference between the cases: 2 people / more than 2 people so when speaking English, the French tend
to transfer their pattern to English. They should not!English is a flexible language but sometimes -and espacially here-, it is not possible to mix things: till now, it's a mistake!!
English does make the difference:
- when there are 2 people only: each other.
- when there are more than 2: one another.
Confusing b/w them is a mistake. Pls take note.
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Re: Each Other vs One Another
MurielB Jeu 21 Fév - 21:53
I will remember for having made the mistake on this very forum
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Re: Each Other vs One Another
gerardM Jeu 21 Fév - 22:40
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PS: Pls note that I chose American English for my vocabulary, grammar, spelling, culture, etc.
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