Accents and Authenticity
Tu, Vous and the True You
[Image: Ça va Manu? President Macron is unhappy with the teenager’s register.]
From pretentiousness to laziness
Accents are an interesting business. In the eyes of many, they are a symbol of authenticity. They show where you come from and who you really are. To speak in tones other than your own is to be considered as mere acting, putting on a show.
The mo…
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