Dictionary of French Slang and Colloquial Expressions

Dictionary of French Slang and Colloquial Expressions
Author: Henry Strutz
Publisher: Barron's Educational Series, Incorporated
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2009
Genre: Colloquial language
ISBN: 9780764141157

Part of a quick-reference series suitable for language students and international travellers, this title presents more than 4,000 informal, commonly-used words and phrases in its target language.

Dictionary of Modern Colloquial French

Dictionary of Modern Colloquial French
Author: Edwin A. Lovatt
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 574
Release: 2005-09-16
Genre: Foreign Language Study
ISBN: 1134930623

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

Dirty French

Dirty French
Author: Adrien Clautrier
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 138
Release: 2008-08-05
Genre: Foreign Language Study
ISBN: 1569757607

GET D!RTY Next time you’re traveling or just chattin’ in French with your friends, drop the textbook formality and bust out with expressions they never teach you in school, including: •Cool slang •Funny insults •Explicit sex terms •Raw swear words Dirty French teaches the casual expressions heard every day on the streets of France: •What's up? Ça va? •He's totally hot. Il est un gravure de mode. •That brie smells funky. Ce brie sent putain de drôle. •I'm gonna get ripped! Je vais me fracasser! •I gotta piss. Je dois pisser. •The ref is fucking asshole. L'arbitre est un gros enaelé! •Wanna try doggy-style? Veux-tu faire l'amour en levrette?

Cassell's Dictionary of Slang

Cassell's Dictionary of Slang
Author: Jonathon Green
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
Total Pages: 1600
Release: 2005
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 9780304366361

With its unparalleled coverage of English slang of all types (from 18th-century cant to contemporary gay slang), and its uncluttered editorial apparatus, Cassell's Dictionary of Slang was warmly received when its first edition appeared in 1998. 'Brilliant.' said Mark Lawson on BBC2's The Late Review; 'This is a terrific piece of work - learned, entertaining, funny, stimulating' said Jonathan Meades in The Evening Standard.But now the world's best single-volume dictionary of English slang is about to get even better. Jonathon Green has spent the last seven years on a vast project: to research in depth the English slang vocabulary and to hunt down and record written instances of the use of as many slang words as possible. This has entailed trawling through more than 4000 books - plus song lyrics, TV and movie scripts, and many newspapers and magazines - for relevant material. The research has thrown up some fascinating results

Dictionary of French Slang and Colloquial Expressions

Dictionary of French Slang and Colloquial Expressions
Author: Henry Strutz
Publisher: Barron's Educational Series, Incorporated
Total Pages: 372
Release: 1999
Genre: Foreign Language Study
ISBN: 9780764103452

More than 4,000 words and their popular meanings that you won't find in standard French-English dictionaries.

Merde!

Merde!
Author: Genevieve
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 117
Release: 1998-12-09
Genre: Foreign Language Study
ISBN: 0684854279

Explains the meaning of French slang expressions, idioms, epithets, and colloquialisms.

The Beginning Translator's Workbook

The Beginning Translator's Workbook
Author: Michèle H. Jones
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 295
Release: 2023
Genre: Foreign Language Study
ISBN: 1538182335

"The Beginning Translator's Workbook or the ABCs of French to English Translation combines methodology and practice for use in translation courses for beginners with a proficiency level in French ranging from intermediate to advanced, under the guidance and supervision of an instructor"--

The slang dictionary : Etymological, historical and anecdotal

The slang dictionary : Etymological, historical and anecdotal
Author: John Camden Hotten
Publisher: Good Press
Total Pages: 332
Release: 2023-09-18
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN:

John Camden Hotten's 'The Slang Dictionary: Etymological, Historical, and Anecdotal' is a comprehensive exploration of the origins, evolution, and cultural significance of slang. Delving into the linguistic nuances of colloquial expressions, Hotten provides readers with a captivating look at how language evolves in response to social trends. The book offers a mix of academic analysis and entertaining anecdotes, making it both informative and engaging for readers interested in the study of language and communication. Hotten's meticulous research and keen observations make this dictionary a valuable resource for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of language usage in various contexts. From archaic terms to modern-day jargon, this book covers a wide range of slang expressions, shedding light on their meanings and historical contexts. John Camden Hotten's expertise in lexicography and linguistics shines through in this detailed and enlightening work, making it a must-read for language enthusiasts and scholars alike.

Hide This French Book 101

Hide This French Book 101
Author: Eve-Alice Roustang-Stoller
Publisher: Langenscheidt Publishing Group
Total Pages: 144
Release: 2006
Genre: Foreign Language Study
ISBN: 9789812467607

This book contains 101 of the hottest French expressions, including fun illustrations and easy-to-read pronunciation. Inside you'll find cool ways to say hi and bye, love lingo, language for fashionistas, partying French style, tech talk, and more.