
A practical companion for anyone who wants to polish everyday French, this work tackles the hidden traps that often slip into speech and writing. It points out the most common pronunciation slips, awkward turn‑phrases, and regional quirks that can make a conversation feel unrefined, offering clear explanations that a teacher or a diligent reader can follow.
The book is organized alphabetically, pairing each entry with two concise sections: one that flags the error and another that suggests the correct form. From stubborn “wallonismes” to subtle synonym confusions, the guide supplies quick fixes for the doubts that surface in both casual chats and formal letters. Its tone is straightforward, aiming to help students, teachers, and lifelong learners alike.
Designed as a handy reference rather than a textbook, it invites readers to consult it whenever a word or phrase feels out of place. The result is a useful toolbox for restoring confidence in French expression, one page at a time.
Full title
Dictionnaire du bon langage Contenant les difficultés de la langue française, les règles et les fautes de prononciation, les locutions vicieuses, les wallonnismes, les flandricismes, etc.
Language
fr
Duration
~15 hours (869K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Anna Tuinman, Hugo Voisard, Mark C. Orton, Hans Pieterse and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at http://gallica.bnf.fr)
Release date
2013-10-10
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
b. 1824
Known for a practical guide to French usage, this 19th-century priest and language writer focused on the everyday pitfalls of grammar, pronunciation, and regional expressions.
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