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Thogmartin, Clyde – French Review, 1984
Examines "pseudoborrowing" of some English words into the French vocabulary. Considered the prestige language of Western Europe, English is viewed as a social hallmark of higher education; thus, even a modest knowledge and use of English reinforces this attitude. However, also suggests a modification of this concept, noting a reciprocal prestige…
Descriptors: Diachronic Linguistics, English, French, Grammar