The morality of language: should we learn French?
British journalist Liam Mullone sparked debate as to whether or not it is morally correct to learn French.
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10, 2014
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06, 2014
Watch out, the Brits are coming: the latest invasion of l’Académie française
London-born Sir Michael Edwards, a poet, translator and literary critic specialising in French language and literature, has become the first Brit to enter the prestigious Académie française.
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04, 2013
Uncovering verlan: French à l’envers
I had never had the capacity to distinguish between standard French and ‘cool’, ‘young people’s’ French. It felt as though I had earned myself a badge to enter a new, exclusive club. A whole new world of ‘lingo’ was now available!
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11, 2011
Les Francomots au lieu des anglicismes?
The Académie Française met to discuss globalisation and the value (or the threat) of sharing a common language. The purist group came together to discuss their pet hate: anglicisms.
