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Toward the end of plural 'x'? French language questions itself

Possible changes to French plural rules, particularly reducing 'x' plurals for words like châteaux, jeux and hiboux, spark debate.

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This linguistic question reflects tension between grammatical tradition and language simplification.

Linguists debate whether to modernize French spelling.

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