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FWIW the typical phrase is "en masse" (which is French). The English translation is "in mass".
by tnorthcutt 3y ago
FWIW the typical phrase is "en masse" (which is French). The English translation is "in mass".
- CharlesW 3y agoThe English translation would be something like, “all together, at the same time”. “In mass” isn’t an English idiom.
- krapp 3y ago"en masse" is the term used in English as well.
- CharlesW 3y agoYep, just noting for anyone who may not realize that "in mass" isn't really a thing in English. As you note, en masse is common — enough so that you even don't need to italicize it (although you can).
- capableweb 3y agoIf you're brave enough, you can italicize whatever you want.
- CharlesW 3y agoIndeed. Tips on when you should italicize foreign words in English writing: https://proofed.com/writing-tips/should-you-italicize-foreign-words-in-your-writing/ https://proofed.com/writing-tips/should-you-italicize-foreig...