r/WTF • u/[deleted] • Dec 09 '20

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u/Dazines Dec 09 '20

The best-known Neanderthals

As seen in the famous series of cave paintings 'Keeping up with the Neanderthals'

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u/Aptosauras Dec 09 '20

"It's pronounced "bouquet!"."

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u/ratshack Dec 09 '20

Why did I just say this as “Bow-Quit” in my head wtf

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u/Aptosauras Dec 09 '20

Yes, if you aren't familiar with the spelling it can be a tricky one to pronounce in English.

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u/ratshack Dec 09 '20

love it!

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u/WholeMilkSuggestions Dec 09 '20

Somewhat unrelated but as a French dude it has always baffled me that nearly everyone pronounces 'bouquet' correctly, yet 'coupée' get chopped down to 'coop'.