What is the right word ? I know that the english word is "turtle" for the French word "tortue", but I have seen recently the word "turtoise". Is the both word right ? or have I a mistake ?

Gilbert

14 de abr. de 2014 12:07

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In British English, a tortoise lives on land and a turtle lives in water. They look similar, both having a shell, but are different creatures.

14 de abril de 2014

A turtle and tortoise are similar animals. Turtle, at least in the area of the world I live in, would be a term that could apply to both (although not technically correct). See http://www.diffen.com/difference/Tortoise_vs_Turtle

14 de abril de 2014

Hi, Flip! The main difference between these two is where they dwell. Check out this article and you will find all the differences and similarities: http://www.diffen.com/difference/Tortoise_vs_Turtle

14 de abril de 2014