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PublisherGwasg Prifysgol Cymru / University of Wales Press

ISBN-100708320988

ISBN-139780708320983

eBay Product ID (ePID)66577111

Product Key Features

Number of Pages192 Pages

Publication NameMedia French : a Vocabulary of Contemporary Usage

LanguageEnglish

SubjectPersonal & Practical Guides, French, Journalism

Publication Year2008

TypeNot Available

Subject AreaForeign Language Study, Référence, Language Arts & Disciplines

AuthorAdrian Ritchie

SeriesMedia Languages Ser.

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height0.9 in

Item Weight10.1 Oz

Item Length9 in

Item Width6 in

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Dewey Edition22

ReviewsThe aim of this book is to provide an up-to-date guide to current French vocabulary as it is found in the contemporary press and media. The range of examples are drawn from newspapers, internet, journals and television. In addition, words relating to semi-specialised areas such as the legal sphere, banking and finance, administration, commerce and politics are also included. This new edition will reflect the impact of changing socio-political and cultural realities in France since the first edition was published 15 or so years ago.

Dewey Decimal443.21

Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional

Table Of ContentIntroduction Purpose and scope How to use this vocabulary Symbols and variations Acronyms and Abbreviations Vocabulary of Contemporary Usage

Synopsis"Media French" aims to provide an up-to-date guide to the current French vocabulary found in contemporary media culture. Drawing on a range of examples from newspapers, the internet, journals, and television, this handy and accessible guide includes words related to such specialized areas as the legal sphere, banking and finance, commerce, politics, and economics, creating a truly cosmopolitan guide to current French usage. This volume includes short examples for each word or phrase in order to provide a meaningful context to accompany the English-language translations of important words. Fully revised and updated by the author, "Media French" reflects the changing socio-political and cultural realities in French life in the fifteen years since the book s first publication, taking account of such crucial developments as the rise of Internet technology, the impact of economic globalization, a new sensibility to sexual and gender politics, and new political administrations. The perfect gift for anyone who wishes to feel more confident while reading "Le Monde "and "Le Figaro, "this clever volume will take the reader s understanding of today s French to an entirely new level.", Media French aims to provide an up-to-date guide to the current French vocabulary found in contemporary media culture. Drawing on a range of examples from newspapers, the internet, journals, and television, this handy and accessible guide includes words related to such specialized areas as the legal sphere, banking and finance, commerce, politics, and economics, creating a truly cosmopolitan guide to current French usage. This volume includes short examples for each word or phrase in order to provide a meaningful context to accompany the English-language translations of important words. Fully revised and updated by the author, Media French reflects the changing socio-political and cultural realities in French life in the fifteen years since the book's first publication, taking account of such crucial developments as the rise of Internet technology, the impact of economic globalization, a new sensibility to sexual and gender politics, and new political administrations. The perfect gift for anyone who wishes to feel more confident while reading Le Monde and Le Figaro, this clever volume will take the reader's understanding of today's French to an entirely new level., The aim of this book is to provide an up-to-date guide to current French vocabulary as it is found in the contemporary press and media. The range of examples are drawn from newspapers, internet, journals and television. In addition, words relating to semi-specialised areas such as the legal sphere, banking and finance, administration, commerce and politics are also included. This new edition will reflect the impact of changing socio-political and cultural realities in France since the first edition was published 15 or so years ago.

LC Classification NumberPC2640