The Vocabulary of Modern French
Original title: Vocabulary of modern French
first published 1997 Routledge, 1997 256 pages
In this lively and accessible book, Hilary Wise provides a comprehensive overview of the vocabulary of contemporary French: its historical sources, formal organisation and social and stylistic functions. Topics covered include: * External influences on the language * Word formation * Semantic change * Style and register In addition, the author examines both the relation between social and lexical change, and attempts...
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