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in reply to a message by Dianatiger
Isabelle is a French name that sounds like Isabel in English-speaking places. I don't see the point of not pronouncing it the French way, but then I don't think that would work, realistically. I find Isabel, and especially Isobel, neater and tidier and, yes, classier than pretentious Isabelle.
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why is it that everything French is automatically pretentious with you? lol did you have a bad experience with a frenchmen? haha
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Mispronounced French names, where I live, are pretentious. Where you live, maybe not; I wouldn't know.
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I would not say something with a French accent unless I am French. And I am not. I think it is more pretentious to force an accent that is not one's own. I don't think names are limited to the borders of their countries of origin either. Anyone can use a French name not just the French. When people assume you can only use names of your direct heritage it feels a bit xenophobic.
This message was edited 7/15/2022, 1:27 PM
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