La S.N.C.F
Article Abstract:
French vocabulary terms related to railroad travel are highlighted in an essay on the S.N.C.F. (Societe Nationale des Chemins de Fer). Tickets, reservations, and services offered on the trains are covered. Some euphemisms and pleonasms unrelated to train travel are also discussed. Article text is in French, with English translation provided for some terms.
Publication Name: The French Review
Subject: Regional focus/area studies
ISSN: 0016-111X
Year: 1998
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Le suffixe en -erie
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Many neologisms are being formed with the suffix '-erie' in contemporary French, following the model of 'boulangerie.' The terms are used on store signs or to form new corporate names. Examples include la "Coifferie," "Baguetteries," "Sandwicheries," "Omeletterie," "Braderie," "Bambinerie" and "Voyagerie." Article text is in French.
Publication Name: The French Review
Subject: Regional focus/area studies
ISSN: 0016-111X
Year: 1998
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Festivals et fetes de l'ete
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Summer festivals are described in a French vocabulary lesson. Summer television and French television channels are also described. The article text is in French, with English translation given for some terms.
Publication Name: The French Review
Subject: Regional focus/area studies
ISSN: 0016-111X
Year: 2001
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