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"Portez ce vieux whisky au juge blond qui fume" is a well-known French language pangram. The phrase translates to "Take this old whisky to the blonde judge who is smoking." [1]
Characteristics
editThis pangram contains 37 letters and notably does not repeat any consonants.[2] , making it a concise and efficient example of its kind. It is particularly popular among French speakers and is frequently used for various purposes[3], including:
- Typing practice: Individuals learning to type can use this pangram to practice keyboard skills.
- Typography testing: It is used to test and display different typefaces and printing equipment.
- Placeholder text: It serves as a placeholder in design and publishing to demonstrate how text will look in a layout. [2][3]
Historical Context
editThe pangram gained popularity after its publication in Albert Navarre's Manuel d'organisation du bureau in 1924. It made its first widespread commercial appearance in the French-language comic series Journal de Mickey. This exposure helped cement its status as a widely recognized pangram in French typography and design.[4]
Alternative Pangram
editAn alternative pangram used in French is "Voyez le brick géant que j'examine près du wharf," which translates to "Look at the giant brig I'm examining next to the wharf." This alternative is also used for similar purposes, including typing practice and typography testing.
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editReferences
edit- ↑ "About: Portez ce vieux whisky au juge blond qui fume". dbpedia.org. Retrieved 2024-11-22.
- ↑ André, Annie (2021-09-08). "French Pangrams: 9 Examples of sentences with all the letters of the". www.annieandre.com. Retrieved 2024-11-21.
- ↑ Rutter, Richard. "List of pangrams". Retrieved 2024-11-22.
- ↑ Navarre, Albert (1924). Manuel d'organisation du bureau à l'usages des écoles de commerce et du personnel des bureaux modernes (in French). Delagrave.