The French language today : a linguistic introduction
"This book provides a comprehensive introduction to the French language from the perspective of modern linguistics. Placing French within its social and historical context, the authors illuminate the complex and diverse aspects of the language in a lively and accessible way. A variety of topics is covered, including the historical development of Standard French, the sound system of French, its word-formation and sentence patterns and its stylistic and geographical varieties." "Fully updated and revised, the book has been made more user-friendly by the inclusion of the following new features: a further reading guide at the end of each chapter; a glossary of linguistic terms; and an expanded bibliography and index."--Jacket
xiii, 345 pages : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm
9780415198370, 9780415198387, 0415198372, 0415198380
43083322
Preface to the second edition Preface to the first edition Acknowledgements 1. The External History of the French Language 2. The Sound System of French 3. French Word Structure 4. The Sentence Structure of French 5. Varieties of French Appendix Glossary Bibliography Index
Text in English with excerpts in French