Table of Contents

Table des Matières

Preface
Acknowledgements

Chapitre 1: De la préhistoire à l’arrivée des Romains
La famille des langues indo-européennes
L’époque préhistorique et pré-romaine
Le latin en Gaule
Contrôle des connaissances

Chapitre 2: Les grandes invasions
Les Francs et le superstrat germanique
D’autres invasions
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Chapitre 3: Le roman
La Renaissance carolingienne
Les Serments de Strasbourg
De nouvelles invasions
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Chapitre 4
L’ancien français
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Chapitre 5: Le moyen français
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Chapitre 6: Le français moderne
Le XVIIe siècle
Le XVIIIe siècle
Le XIXe siècle
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Chapitre 7: Le français contemporain
Les changements de la langue parlée au XXe siècle
Contrôle des connaissances
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Les nouveautés du XXe siècle en langue écrite
Contrôle des connaissances
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Les variations régionales du français contemporain en France
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Chapitre 8: Les langues régionales de France
Contrôle des connaissances

Chapitre 9: La langue française dans le monde
Contrôle des connaissances

Glossary
Answer key
Bibliography
Index

Promotional Information

This new book is an excellent introduction to the history of the French language from its Latin origins to the present... Because of the communicative nature of the exercises that accompany each chapter, [this book] can be used in language courses, culture and civilization courses, as well as in more specialized phonetics or linguistics courses. Needless to say, this thoughtful and well-designed book is a great addition to the field of French studies. -Andrzej Dziedzic, Ph.D., professor of French at the University of Wisconsin This book is an excellent addition to the study of the French language. The author gives brief descriptions of the historical periods in its development, including the recent abbreviations used in French text messages. It is a must for undergraduate and graduate students majoring in French and for others [who share] a passion for the language. -Lois Vines, Ph.D., professor of French and distinguished teaching professor at Ohio University

About the Author

Trudie Maria Booth is a lecturer in French at the University of Portland. She has been teaching French language, literature, and culture courses for more than thirty years. Her previous publications include French Phonetics, A Guide to Correct Pronunciation of French, French Prepositions, French Verbs and Idioms, and A Complete French Grammar for Reference and Practice.

Reviews

La langue française à travers les siècles is more than just a linguistic study of the language. It links the vast domains of language and culture, history and literature, in order to give a full and accurate account of the historical developments that occurred during a particular time in history. Elegantly written in a user-friendly and easy-to-understand style, and supplemented by illustrations, charts, and maps, the book is accessible to intermediate students, as well as advanced students. It can be used in French phonetics courses, or in culture and civilization courses. Last, but not least, it will be of interest to anyone interested in the evolution of the French language from its Latin origins to the twenty-first century.
*The NECTFL Review*

This new book is an excellent introduction to the history of the French language from its Latin origins to the present. . . . Because of the communicative nature of the exercises that accompany each chapter, [this book] can be used in language courses, culture and civilization courses, as well as in more specialized phonetics or linguistics courses. Needless to say, this thoughtful and well-designed book is a great addition to the field of French studies.
*Andrzej Dziedzic PhD, University of Wisconsin, Oshkosh*

This book is an excellent addition to the study of the French language. The author gives brief descriptions of the historical periods in its development, including the recent abbreviations used in French text messages. It is a must for undergraduate and graduate students majoring in French and for others [who share] a passion for the language.
*Lois Vines Ph. D., Professor of French; distinguished teaching professor at Ohio University*