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What is the right word ? I know that the english word is "turtle" for the French word "tortue", but I have seen recently the word "turtoise". Is the both word right ? or have I a mistake ?

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In British English, a tortoise lives on land and a turtle lives in water. They look similar, both having a shell, but are different creatures.
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A turtle and tortoise are similar animals. Turtle, at least in the area of the world I live in, would be a term that could apply to both (although not technically correct). See http://www.diffen.com/difference/Tortoise_vs_Turtle
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Hi, Flip! The main difference between these two is where they dwell. Check out this article and you will find all the differences and similarities: http://www.diffen.com/difference/Tortoise_vs_Turtle
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Hi Claire, Brenda, and Brad ! Thank you very much for your answers ! Have a nice day !

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