Travelling by turnip
I was trying to ask if there was a shuttle bus between Calais maritime and Calais town centre - however it came out as un navet, a turnip, rather than une navette - fortunately the puzzled look on the rail worker's face soon made me realise my mistake ....
Sent by: Donnal
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Lisa,
Ashton
2010-08-11
That is one of the funniest stories I've read in ages. Laughed so much that I'm wheezing! I don't speak French, though I'd love to learn, but the imagery of this scenario is brilliant. Excellent post!
Chris Gomez,
Plymouth
2009-06-13
The tongue twisters are brilliant for language learners of any level.
Some of my people were french speaking,I would like to know more.
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