The French government, in an effort to stem the flood of English word usage in their language, has declared that e-mail will now be referred to as "courriel" in official documents. The term is supposed to be a fusion of "courrier electronique". Some people think that is silly, and that no one ever uses that term in France. However, I like the sound of it. I may not be French, but I'm going to give it a try.

via Dreaded Purple Master