The book is a collection, indexed and in alphabetical order, of
language subtleties and difficulties encountered by students at all
stages of French study at the University of Oxford. Even after they
have consulted several dictionaries and grammars of French --
whether French, English, or bilingual -- many students' questions
remain unanswered, or hidden within a vast amount of information,
or only partially dealt with by the reference books. The growing
number of language forums on the internet is certainly an excellent
thing, and is proof of the keen interest which the French language
arouses in speakers and learners, but can we really trust the
comments of web users who, from one website to another, and even
sometimes within the same forum, may give contradictory
explanations? Here, we seek to give an account of language based on
actual usage, while also remaining sensitive to language variation
and change. Entries are ordered alphabetically, and each is
accompanied by examples, using quotations from authors or from
everyday French. The book is aimed at lovers of the French
language, and at secondary school pupils, university students of
French, and teachers of French, who, for either work or pleasure,
have an interest in linguistic difficulties. While being far from
exhaustive, it aims to encourage the reader to reflect on such
issues. Containing 125 lively illustrations by Igor Bratusek, an
Index of Topics, and with all necessary translations provided in
footnotes, it is suitable for all levels of French language
ability.
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