The 10 words of the week #0

The observation is a simple one, and we hear about it regularly. Between the popularisation of languages and spelling reforms (rest in peace, the circumflex accent), language is said to be growing poorer.
Studies suggest that 10% of the population commands only 400 to 500 words.

A language in constant evolution

A language lives and evolves continuously. It is therefore natural that some words "disappear" to a greater or lesser degree, used only in very specific and rare cases.
By the same token, the human mind always gravitates towards a simplification of things. This is a cognitive reflex to avoid information overload.

So, when did we last hear someone begin a sentence with "Erstwhile"?
Likewise, who would be surprised to hear a waiter say "I'll bring you the bill"? Nothing shocking in that sentence. And yet, from a strictly etymological standpoint, the sentence is imprecise. In French, one "brings" a living being somewhere, and one "fetches" an inanimate object — a distinction largely lost in everyday speech.

Http challenges you!

From this observation, Http has decided to set you a recurring challenge, week after week.
This humble initiative has one simple aim: to breathe life back into certain forgotten words.
Each week, we will therefore offer you the "10 words of the week". 10 words that are rarely, if ever, spoken aloud. Words that we challenge you to use at least once during the week.

So, will you be ready to take up the challenge?
We look forward to seeing you next week to put the concept to the test.

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