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in reply to a message by polyglot7
like most already said. Marié is not a name in France and it does change the pronunciation (not only the stressing). Marie is one of the most popular names in France and Germany and so is Maria (at least in Germany). I don't think one is more modern than the other ^^ Of course in South Africa it's different, but if you do mind the French spelling and pronunciation you definitely shouldn't change it.
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Thanks for the info.I've done some research and found that Marié with an accent is indeed only used in South Africa, and means 'married' in French.
Hmm.Perhaps it would be better to simply correct those who pronounce it wrong than to write it with an accent.After all, if it is only a middle name, how often will other people actually even call me by it?
Requires some more thought,,,
Hmm.Perhaps it would be better to simply correct those who pronounce it wrong than to write it with an accent.After all, if it is only a middle name, how often will other people actually even call me by it?
Requires some more thought,,,
This message was edited 5/4/2008, 5:49 PM
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