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Vers une nouvelle representation du francais du Quebec: les vingt ans du 'Tresor.' ('Tresor de la langue francaise au Quebec')

Article Abstract:

Research for the 'Tresor de la langue francaise au Quebec' conducted at Laval University since the 1970s provides insight into the French language in Quebec. The language in Quebec represents a geographical variety of the French language. Research has been conducted on pronunciation, history, relations with English, and lexical differences. Article text is in French.

Research, Language and languages, Quebec, French language in Canada, Canadian French

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Les Petits Francais a l'ecole du gout

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Public and private institutions in France are making efforts to teach the nation's young people about French gastronomy, due to concern over the Americanization of the diet and the spread of fast-food restaurants. Activities include classes in the culinary arts and a special 'Semaine du Gout.' Article text is in French.

France, Food and nutrition, Study and teaching, Cookery, French, French cooking

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"Vingt-deux v'la les flics!": l'appellation du policier dans le francais non conventionnel

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Slang or unconventional terms for police in French are especially picturesque. Many of the terms are based on animal metaphors that connote brutality or on metonyms derived from the police uniform. Semantic, etymological and sociolinguistic aspects of the terminology are discussed. Article text is in French.

Police, Police officers, Terminology, French language, Slang

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