French Faux Amis


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"Bringing together all the faux amis from three previous books, and more, in a newly revised and improved edition."--P. [1] of cover.




Faux Amis and Key Words


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Witty, entertaining, and informative, this book on so-called 'false friends' will be of immediate use to anyone using the French language and needing to understand French society and culture. The individual entries have been carefully designed to carry the basic linguistic information required and then develop into a wider consideration of the social and cultural context within which the specific words and phrases are used in current French. As this title is supposed to be used in conjunction with and not instead of a dictionary, it also offers a brief list of recommended reading ranging from standard dictionaries to introductory works on French society and institutions.




Dictionary of Faux Amis English-French


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French-English language dictionary containing homonyms, paronyms and synonyms which might be confused.




Electronic Lexicography


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Professional and academic lexicographers present and discuss innovations, ideas, and developments in all aspects of electronic lexicography including dictionary-writing systems and the integration of corpora for every kind of dictionary in every format.




Dictionary of Modern Colloquial French


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First published in 1987. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.




Faux Amis and Key Words


Book Description

"Witty, entertaining, and informative, this book on so-called 'false friends' will be of immediate use to anyone using the French language and needing to understand French society and culture. The individual entries have been carefully designed to carry the basic linguistic information required and then develop into a wider consideration of the social and cultural context within which the specific words and phrases are used in current French. As this title is supposed to be used in conjunction with and not instead of a dictionary, it also offers a brief list of recommended reading ranging from standard dictionaries to introductory works on French society and institutions."--Bloomsbury Publishing.




NTC's Dictionary of Faux Amis


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This reference book is a supplement to any standard French and English dictionary. Translators, teachers, students and people learning French at all levels should be informed as well as amused by this handy reference.




English-French Translation


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English-French Translation: A Practical Manual allows advanced learners of French to develop their translation and writing skills. This book provides a deeper understanding of French grammatical structures, the nuances of different styles and registers and helps increase knowledge of vocabulary and idiomatic language. The manual provides a wealth of practical tasks based around carefully selected extracts from the diverse text types students are likely to encounter, from literary and expository, to persuasive and journalistic. A mix of shorter targeted activities and lengthier translation pieces guides learners through the complexities and challenges of translation from English into French. This comprehensive manual is ideal for advanced undergraduate and postgraduate students in French language and translation.




A Dictionary of False Friends


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