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by Schonberg on September 5th, 2009
The correct spelling in written English is colour.Many words are altered by English speaking nations as they find them easier to pronounce.As long as we all understand the alternative spelling of the words it really does not matter.
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Comments
I agree. Thanks Schonberg.
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by azlotto on September 5th, 2009
It sounds more like culur when spoken doesn’t it? And when you do a spell check 'Colour' comes up as an alternative.
by Schonberg on September 5th, 2009
Yes...I did a few searches and it seems that "colour" is French in origin.
by azlotto on September 5th, 2009
What is French for colour?
by Schonberg on September 5th, 2009
I don't know, but I think it's interesting how different languages get intertwined.
by azlotto on September 5th, 2009
There are many French words in the English language which stem from the Norman Invasion.There are also many similar German words from Anglo Saxon times.Other words like Bungalow,Shampoo,Pyjamas all come from Britains colonial days in India.
by Schonberg on September 5th, 2009
Just found out the French for Colour (Color) its Couleur.
by Schonberg on September 5th, 2009
The French really pour on the vowels...I'm sticking with color.
by azlotto on September 6th, 2009
The Germans say Farbe for colour and the plural is Farben.
by Schonberg on September 6th, 2009