Argot And Slang: A New French And English Dictionary Of The Cant Words, Quaint Expressions, Slang Terms And Flash Phrases

By Albert Barrère

Book Overview

Argot and Slang: A New French and English Dictionary of the Cant Words, Quaint Expressions, Slang Terms and Flash Phrases is a comprehensive reference book by Albert Barrere that provides a detailed guide to the various colloquial expressions, slang terms, and flash phrases used in both French and English languages. The book is organized alphabetically and covers a wide range of topics, including criminal jargon, popular culture, and social customs. The dictionary is designed to be accessible to both native speakers and non-native speakers of French and English, and includes examples of usage, historical context, and etymology for each entry. It also features a glossary of common abbreviations and acronyms, as well as a comprehensive index for easy reference. Argot and Slang is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the study of language and culture, as well as for those who want to improve their understanding of the nuances of French and English slang. It is an essential reference for linguists, translators, writers, and language learners.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1432519611
• ISBN13: 9781432519612
• Release Date: April 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 548 Pages
• Weight: 1.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"