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a hotel, an hotel or A hotel

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Fennel Thu 02-Jul-20 16:26:27

Which is correct?
Does it make any difference whther it's said or written?
A question posed by a friend who is very fussy about correct grammar.
Personally I would say and write "an".
Husband says "A."

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Bellanonna Sat 04-Jul-20 20:35:43

Sarà fatto!!

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Marydoll Sat 04-Jul-20 20:40:30

?? Fino ad allora!

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Fennel Sun 05-Jul-20 11:44:13

confused - I wish I'd learned (?learnt) Italian.
Going back to the french word hotel - the first time we went to France we ended up in some town or other late at night, looking for somewhere to sleep. We saw this big building with the notice Hotel de Ville which looked very nice and knocked on the door. But it was all locked up.
Later found out that it was the Town Hall grin.

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Bellanonna Sun 05-Jul-20 14:12:03

Oh that’s really funny Fennel!
Regarding languages it’s never too late. I’m learning German and whilst not particularly proficient (far from it) I am enjoying it and in these lockdown days it’s added another dimension to life. Also, Italian is easy, especially as you must speak French well. Give it a go! Forza!

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