French language - Grammar - 1500-1800

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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. Various Expressions serving to display common Idioms in both Languages. 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: M.DCC.LXXXIX. [1789]
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The compleat French master for ladies and gentlemen. Containing I. A new methodical French grammar. II. A well digested, and copious Vocabulary. III. Familiar Phrases and Dialogues on all manner of Subjects. IV. Dialogues of Wit and Humour. V. A Taste of the French Poetry. VI. A Collection of French Songs. Vii. A Collection of Choice Proverbs, both French and English. Viii. Catalogue of the best French books, fit for a Lady's, or Gentleman's Library. For the use of His late Highness the Duke of Glocester. By Mr. A. Boyer, Author of the Royal Dictionary, French and English.
Boyer, Abel, 1667-1729.Date: MDCCL. [1750]
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The complete French master for ladies and gentlemen; containing, I. A new methodical French grammar. II. A well digested and copious Vocadulary. III. Familiar Phrases and Dialogues on all Manner of Subjects. IV. Dialogues of Wit and Humour. V. A Taste of the French Poetry. VI. A Collection of French Songs. Vii. A Collection of Choice Proverbs, both French and English. Viii. A catalogue of the most approved French books, recommended for a Lady's or Gentleman's Library. For the Use of his Highness William, sometime Duke of Gloucester. By Mr. Abel Boyer, Author of the Royal Dictionary, French and English.
Boyer, Abel, 1667-1729.Date: MDCCLXXXIII. [1783]
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The true principles of the French language , in four parts. Containing, I. Easy Rules and concise Tables for the true Pronounciation of that Language. II. The Analysis of the Nine Parts of Speech. III. A compleat Syntax, or Rules for the right joining together of Words in a Sentence, according to the Use of the most modern and most modern and most celebrated French Writers; and an Explication of the figurative and difficult Phrases. IV. Familiar Phrases and Dialogues; with an Alphabetical List of the French Verbs, both Regular and Irregular, shewing at one View the Formation of the Participles in both Genders and Numbers. The second edition, with additions and large improvements. By V.J. Peyton.
Peyton, V. J.Date: MDCCLVII. [1757]
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The complete French master for ladies and gentlemen containing, I. A New Methodical French Grammar. II. A well-digested and copious Vocabulary. III. Familiar Phrases and Dialogues on all Manner of Subjects. IV. Dialogues of Wit and Humour. V. A Taste of the French Poetry. VI. A Collection of French Songs. Vii. A Collection of Choice Proverbs, both French and English. Viii. A Catalogue of the most approved French Books, recommended for a Lady's or Gentleman's Library. For the use of his Highness William, sometime Duke of Gloucester. By Mr. Abel Boyer, Author of the Royal Dictionary, French and English.
Boyer, Abel, 1667-1729.Date: 1779