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Jul 2024
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Capital letters in French vs. English - ...

COFFEE BREAK LANGUAGES
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If you've been learning French for some time then you'll now that the use of capital letters in French differs slightly from English. Do you know when and how to use them? Tune in to this episode to find out how you can improve your writing in French!


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