Doesn’t the Institute Francais invent french words for new terms anyways? So isn’t it called something like “BUS DP” or something like that in french anyways? /hj
Comment on USB-PD is a de-facto low-power DC voltage standard, with USB-C being the universal plug. Hurray!
MacNCheezus@lemmy.today 5 months ago
When will people learn to check for potential unsavory foreign language homophones before naming their products or technology?
“PD” in French (pronounced pédé) is a short form of the word for pedophile, and also a common derogatory term for homosexuals.
Prunebutt@slrpnk.net 5 months ago
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Strawberry@lemmy.blahaj.zone 5 months ago
There are thousands of languages. This is a silly concern
MacNCheezus@lemmy.today 5 months ago
You might wanna look up why the Mitsubishi Pajero is sold as “Montero” in Spanish speaking countries.
Strawberry@lemmy.blahaj.zone 5 months ago