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Old October 20th 05, 09:28 PM
gargler
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Hi!

A neighbour has recently got a bichon frise.
Well, in fact, they've got two.
So how do I refer to them if I ask about them?
Three possibilities are
bichons frise
bichon frises
bichons frises
The third option follows the way it would be done
in the original French. In which case, should I
pronounce it as in French, i.e. the "s" are silent?
Unless it's followed by a vowel?
Or do I just ask "how are your dogs getting on?"

Graham
Aberdeen, Scotland

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Old October 20th 05, 10:24 PM
MauiJNP
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"gargler" wrote in message
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Hi!

A neighbour has recently got a bichon frise.
Well, in fact, they've got two.
So how do I refer to them if I ask about them?
Three possibilities are
bichons frise
bichon frises
bichons frises
The third option follows the way it would be done
in the original French. In which case, should I
pronounce it as in French, i.e. the "s" are silent?
Unless it's followed by a vowel?
Or do I just ask "how are your dogs getting on?"

Graham
Aberdeen, Scotland



"how are the bichons today?" or use their names "how are Bingo and Spot?"


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Old October 22nd 05, 03:58 AM
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Default plural of bichon frise


"gargler" wrote in message
oups.com...
Hi!

A neighbour has recently got a bichon frise.
Well, in fact, they've got two.
So how do I refer to them if I ask about them?
Three possibilities are
bichons frise
bichon frises
bichons frises
The third option follows the way it would be done
in the original French. In which case, should I
pronounce it as in French, i.e. the "s" are silent?
Unless it's followed by a vowel?
Or do I just ask "how are your dogs getting on?"



Bichons Frises

-kelly


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Old October 22nd 05, 08:12 PM
shelly
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On Fri, 21 Oct 2005 19:58:33 -0700, "culprit" wrote:

Bichons Frises


around here, they're Bitchin' Frizzies.

helpfully,
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shelly
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Old October 22nd 05, 10:24 PM
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"shelly" wrote in message
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On Fri, 21 Oct 2005 19:58:33 -0700, "culprit" wrote:

Bichons Frises


around here, they're Bitchin' Frizzies.


around here, they're "lunch".

-kelly


 




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