The Routledge Dictionary of Cultural References in Modern French reveals the hidden cultural dimension of contemporary French, as used in the press, going beyond the limited and purely lexical approach of traditional bilingual dictionaries.Even foreign learners of French who possess a good level of French often havedifficulty in fully understanding French articles, not because of any linguistic shortcomings on their part but because of their inadequate knowledge of the cultural references.This cultural dictionary of French provides the reader with clear and conciseexplanations of the crucial cultural dimension behind the most frequently used words and phrases found in the contemporary French press. This vital background information, gathered here in this innovative and entertaining dictionary,will allow readers to go beyond a superficial understanding of the French press and the French language in general, to see the hidden yet implied cultural significance that is so transparent to the native speaker. INDICE: Introduction 1. Popular Cultural References 2. Famous Words 3. Figurative Expressions 4. Headline Punning 5. Literary Allusions 6. Historical References 7. Mythological and Classical References 8. Biblical References 9. Who’s Who and Nicknames of the Makers and Shakers 10. What’s What 11. Skeletons in Marianne’s Cupboard 12. Metonyms, Periphrasis and Significant Place Names 13. Foreign Words and Expressions 14. Acronyms Quizzes Index.
- ISBN: 978-0-415-59794-4
- Editorial: Routledge
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 500
- Fecha Publicación: 21/04/2011
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés