“Crons, Crossfit, Croatia…” Influencers Struggling To Pronounce ‘Croissant’ Is Oh-So-Relatable!

Credits: Instagram/ayush007

All You Need Is Love & Croissants

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Croissant Love

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The Real Struggle

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French Trouble

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When In France

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How To Pronounce Croissant?

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Crons, Crossfit, Croatia…?

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How To Get It Right ?

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The Correct Pronunciation

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The Bottomline Is…

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