French language - Terms and phrases - Early works to 1800
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The practical French grammar , containing plain and concise rules for the true pronunciation of the French language. An accurate Analysis of the Parts of Speech, &c. A copious Vocabulary disposed under proper Heads. Phrases that occur most frequently in Discourse. Phrases adapted, as Examples, to point out several English and French Idioms. Dialogues upon familiar, entertaining, and instructive Subjects. A Collection of judicious Sayings, smart Repartees, entertaining Stories, &c. The whole laid down in a Manner so clear and methodical as to render the Study and Attainment of the French Language easy to any Capacity. By Mr. Porny, French-Master at Eton-College.
Porny, Mr.Date: MDCCLXXXIII. [1783]- E-books
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Manual of French grammar. To which is added a small collection from French authors, ... By Lockhart Muirhead, M.A
Muirhead, Lockhart, 1765 or 6-1829.Date: 1797- E-books
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A new French spelling-book: containing, a list of such French words, as will shew all the various ways the sounds of that language are expressed by the Letters; digested in to natural an Order, as by the Help of the annexed Remarks, when once the Pronunciation of these Words are learnt, which may be done in a very little Time, any other Word whatsoever may be readily and correctly read. By Claudius Arnoux, Teacher of the Latin and French Languages.
Arnoux, Claude, professeur.Date: 1733- E-books
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The beauties of the language of princes to which is prefixed, a dissertation upon the purity of language, and the difference between purity and beauty; with many examples of both, chiefly in the French tongue. The French Examples are taken out of the best Authors. To it are added, Notes Grammatical, Critical, Historical, &c. For the Use of Those Noblemen and Gentlemen who read our French as easily as their own English: or Those of my Countrymen who can read English, and have made Grammar their Study. Dedicated to His Majesty. By John Francis de La Fond, Teacher of Languages.
De La Fond, John Francis, fl. 1720-1725.Date: [1720?]