JOURNAL ARTICLE

Médéric Gasquet-Cyrus, En finir avec les idées fausses sur la langue française. Paris : Éditions de l'atelier, 2023, 158 pp., ISBN : 978 2 7082 54 06 0.

  • Published In: Journal of French Language Studies, 2024, v. 34, n. 2. P. 1 1 of 2

  • Database: Education Source Ultimate 2 of 2

Abstract

The article discusses Médéric Gasquet-Cyrus's book "En finir avec les idées fausses sur la langue française," which challenges misconceptions about the French language. Gasquet-Cyrus refutes claims of language decline and emphasizes the vitality of French as an official language in many countries. The book critiques normative views of French and addresses stereotypes about language use, making it a valuable resource for students, teachers, researchers, and anyone interested in a critical perspective on French language representations. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Journal of French Language Studies. 2024/07, Vol. 34, Issue 2, p1
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:09592695
  • DOI:10.1017/S095926952300025X
  • Accession Number:181512157
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