GIVE ANSWERS - English

Yes, it is definitely still used in British English.
Specifically, ”a fortnight’s leave” is a period of two weeks permitted and paid absence from work/military for a holiday and so on.

In general ”fortnight” is very commonly used in British English.

In American English, ”fortnight” is becoming archaic language. Not so long ago, an American ESL teacher asked me what ”fortnight” meant!

On the topic of complexity re: American vs. British (English)

It depends on / varies with the speaker... education, societal/class stratum, and other factors. I know Brits from London, Birmingham, Manchester and Glasgow (Scotland) whose general level of English is abysmal -- they are terrible spellers, terrible writers and even their oral skills leave much to be desired. Then again I know Americans whose level of English comprehension and ”polish” is on a par with, say, Evelyn Waugh. The best English IMO is found in three Irishmen: Beckett, Wilde and Joyce.

But I digress.

English is ”all over the map” as far as what’s proper, what’s improper, what’s archaic and/or otherwise. Throw in American RAP culture ”English” and everyone in USA, UK and probably OZ ”be soundin’ like Tupac yo.”

That, my friends, is the state of Things English in 2021.

Merci beaucoup,

exRanger

It is archaic in America. We use Two weeks leave.

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