Re: CHAT: Definite/Indefinite Article Distinction\

Christophe Grandsire scripsit:

> Written French carries on habits and rules that are not valid nowadays.
I once read an article arguing that:

1) French businessmen are reluctant to accede to Anglo-Saxon demands to
   "put things in writing", because

2) if a document is in writing, it will have to be in Standard Written French,,
   but

3) your average businessman has no competence in SWF any more.

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