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Dictionnaire critique et raisonné du langage vicieux ou réputé vicieux

By de Cancarnaux Platt
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An alphabetical critical dictionary that identifies and explains incorrect or contested French usages, providing corrected forms, concise commentary, and illustrative examples. Designed for readability by non-specialists, it purposely complements denser treatises by focusing on frequently observed faults of grammar, orthography, and idiom and on when popular practice diverges from prescriptive norms. Entries offer quick judgments about acceptability, note instances where official or literary usage differs from common speech, and aim to spare readers long searches by resolving recurrent linguistic doubts. A prefatory essay argues for the importance of solid grammatical knowledge as the foundation of clear expression.

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de Cancarnaux Platt

Platt de Cancarnaux was a French author known for his work in the realm of linguistics and social commentary. His notable publication, "Dictionnaire critique et raisonné du langage vicieux ou réputé vicieux," explores the nuances of language deemed immoral or inappropriate, reflecting the cultural attitudes of his time. Through this dictionary, he provides insights into the complexities of language and its societal implications, contributing to discussions on morality and expression in literature. His work remains a point of reference for those interested in the intersection of language and ethics.

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