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Old 05-11-2025, 07:08 PM
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Originally Posted by JohnN View Post
Well, my friend, my guess is that "Fridge" is pronounced like those of us from Chicago would say it.... Da Bears, Da Cub, Da Fridge.
In a sentence - Hay, Marge, grab me 'nother beer from da fridge, I'm thirsty"

Without the d, it's pronounced "Frige", a french accent , like fri-shay"
Sentence again -Willie, my dear, please fetch me another merlot from the frige

Good one, Ralphy, keep 'em coming
It's actually "frigo" in France, which is much easier to pronounce than réfrigérateur.
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