Mistakable French
Mistakable French

Author: Philip Thody

Publisher:

Published: 1998

Total Pages: 228

ISBN-13:

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A reference dictionary of 'false friends' in French - words and phrases which can be seriously misunderstood because of their seemingly close resemblance to English words.

Instant French Vocabulary Builder
Instant French Vocabulary Builder

Author: Tom Means

Publisher: Hippocrene Books

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 218

ISBN-13: 9780781809825

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Many words in French are nearly the same as their English counterparts, except for the word ending. For example, English words ending in 'ary' (ordinary) usually end in 'aire' in French (ordinaire). This book teaches 23 word-ending patterns between English and French and provides over 4,000 vocabulary words that follow them. Perfect as a classroom supplement or for self-study, it is appropriate for all ages and levels of experience. The companion audio CD teaches pronunciation.

Translation, Linguistics, Culture
Translation, Linguistics, Culture

Author: Nigel Armstrong

Publisher: Multilingual Matters

Published: 2005-05-11

Total Pages: 240

ISBN-13: 1847695523

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This book takes a linguistic approach to translation issues, looking first at the structural view of language that explains the difficulty of translation and at theories of cultural non-equivalence. A subsequent chapter on text types, readership and the translator's role completes the theoretical framework. The linguistic levels of analysis are then discussed in ascending order, from morpheme up to sentence, while a summarising chapter considers various translation types and strategies, again considered in relation to text type, author and reader.

The Beginning Translator's Workbook
The Beginning Translator's Workbook

Author: Michèle H. Jones

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2023

Total Pages: 295

ISBN-13: 1538182335

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"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"--

Faux Amis and Key Words
Faux Amis and Key Words

Author: Philip Thody

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing

Published: 1985-01-01

Total Pages: 228

ISBN-13: 9780485120431

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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."--Bloomsbury Publishing.