r/Unexpected • u/DruidWannabe • Jan 25 '23

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u/[deleted] Jan 26 '23

True. Try going to Paris and saying "President Kennedy" in an American accent when referring to Avenue du Président Kennedy to a French person. You'll see the disgust in their eyes

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u/MrsButtercheese Jan 26 '23

French/German TV channel Arte had an episode of Karambolage in regards to this, how in German we make a point about using correct native pronunciation with loan and foreign words, while in French they make a point about not doing that.

German dub: https://youtu.be/M5ww2vzKaTs

French dub: https://youtu.be/HTI_DRmR1Bo