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French idioms and proverbs: a companion to Deshumbert's "Dictionary of difficulties"

French idioms and proverbs: a companion to Deshumbert's "Dictionary of difficulties"

V. Payen-Payne, de

Hardcover

English as a Second LanguageFrenchLinguistics

ISBN10: 9390382173
ISBN13: 9789390382170
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Published: Sep 7 2020
Pages: 262
Weight: 1.00
Height: 0.75 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
Every phrase tells a story. A companion to Deshumbert's Dictionary of difficulties, V. Payen-Payne's French idioms and proverbs brings together the colourful turns of speech and time-worn maxims that form the backbone of everyday French. This nineteenth-century reference functions as a fluent french idioms collection and a practical proverb reference book, mapping common French expressions with clear explanations of meaning, tone and usage. Entries favour clarity over jargon so that French sayings are explained for students and casual readers alike. As a language learning guide it helps decode idiomatic turns that baffle literal translation; as an idiomatic language resource it clarifies register and nuance. Teachers will discover a dependable student language companion, and independent learners will welcome a patient self-study French aid. Its concise entries balance brevity with example, showing how phrases move from speech into writing and how context changes force and politeness. Rich in commonplace proverbs and regional turns, it suits classroom use and private study, and serves as a readable alternative to dry lexical listings for anyone engaged in classic language study. Entries give enough context to pick up the flavour of each phrase and to choose the right register when speaking or translating. The book belongs to the enduring practice of classic language study, a practical conduit between native speech and written literature. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike. Equally at home with casual readers drawn to proverbs and the curious, and with classic-literature collectors who prize original reference works, this edition is both a working resource and a cultural keepsake: approachable, authoritative and quietly indispensable to translators, students, teachers and lovers of France's language and culture. A thoughtful companion and a fine gift for students, translators and anyone attracted to the living idiom of French.

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