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Oscar Dunn
Glossaire franco-canadien et vocabulaire de locutions vicieuses usitées au Canada
"Glossaire franco-canadien et vocabulaire de locutions vicieuses usitées au Canada" by Oscar Dunn is a linguistic reference work created in the late 19th century. This volume aims to document and preserve the unique French language as used in Canada, addressing the blend of traditional French with local vernacular and English influences that characterize Franco-Canadian speech. The opening of the book includes a detailed introduction written by Louis-H. Fréchette, which reflects on the historical context of the French language in Canada following the Treaty of Versailles in 1763. Fréchette discusses the resilience of the French language and culture amidst British dominance and emphasizes the importance of maintaining the purity of the language against anglicisms and vulgarisms. The introduction sets the stage for the glossary itself, which promises to catalog over 1,750 distinct terms and phrases that reveal the evolution of the French language in Canada, highlighting local expressions and the impact of rural and urban life on linguistic development.
Raoul Rinfret
Dictionnaire de nos fautes contre la langue française
"Dictionnaire de nos fautes contre la langue française" by Raoul Rinfret is a linguistic guide written in the late 19th century. This work serves as a comprehensive reference aimed at correcting common French language errors, particularly those prevalent in Canadian French. It covers an extensive array of grammatical mistakes, mispronunciations, and instances where English and French words are mistakenly interchanged. At the start of the dictionary, Rinfret provides a preface outlining the purpose of the work, which compiles common errors in Canadian French alongside their corrections. The opening details the structure of the dictionary, which categorizes various faults and clarifies grammatical rules, as well as pronunciation issues. Additionally, he expresses the challenges of maintaining the integrity of the French language amidst influences from English and local dialects, emphasizing the need for proper usage as a path to mastering the language.
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