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grynyesterday at 5:05 PM1 replyview on HN

then we should change bit(s) because it means dick/penis in french /s


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umanwizardyesterday at 6:12 PM

bit (in English) is not pronounced the same as bite (in French). The French word is closer in pronunciation to “beet” or “beat” in English.

Also, “coq” and “cock” are not really pronounced the same either. The English word with the closest pronunciation to “coq” is “coke”.

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