Grammar Girl Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing

629 - 'Gourmet' or 'Gourmand'? Why July 14 Is Called Bastille Day.


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In honor of Bastille Day (July 14), we talk about the difference between a gourmet and a gourmand, and we talk about words the French and English use to insult each other.

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