Word of the Week - with Alex Mercer
Improve your vocabulary with the help of L & F's most cunning linguist.
This weeks word = Interrompre
"This French word means to interrupt or discontinue with immediate effect."
"Thankfully I've only ever had to use this word on a couple of occasions. The most memorable time was when I found myself in Monte Carlo acting as an undercover bodyguard for Princess Stephanie of Monaco. We were on the roof terrace of the Columbus hotel, enjoying the late evening sunshine of a glorious Sunday in mid August. I had arranged my team of operatives in a classic pyramid protection formation around the roof terrace. I had also devised a series of codewords to allow me to communicate with my fellow bodyguards without causing alarm to our protectee. As the majority of my team on this particular occasion were from the North West of Engalnd, I chose a series of code words based around the popular quizshow Bullseye hosted by Jim Bowen. It was at 7:26pm when I heard someone say, "You can't beat a bit of Bully". This was our recognised codeword for 'suspected assassination attempt by poisoning'. Immediately I sprung forward towards Princess Stephanie shouting 'INTERROMPRE'. I was at full speed but only a last minute dive enabled me to knock the glass of champagne from the Princess' hand, thus saving her life and reinforcing my legendary status within the protection community."