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Just curious, what's the main difference between a "royal" and a "royale?" They sound so similar!

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Rebecca

Good question! The difference is that "royal" is English and "royale" is French! As you may know, there are many similarities between French and English. Used as adjectives, for example, they mean the same thing but in different languages. You might often see "royale" being used as an adjective in names to make it sound a little fancier or more elegant. As nouns, they also mean the same thing. Ex: My family is related to royalty. Ex: Kate Middleton became a royal when she married Prince William. Ex: Let's go to the Royale Casino this weekend.

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