Dictionaries and encyclopedias are reference resources that provide definitions, meanings, and comprehensive information about words and subjects, respectively. They are essential for the study of modern languages because they help learners understand the nuances of vocabulary, grammar, and cultural context, fostering effective communication and a deeper appreciation of the language.
The Routledge Dictionary of Cultural References in Modern French by Michael MouldISBN: 9780429355554
Publication Date: 2020-11-16
reveals the hidden cultural dimension of contemporary French, as used in the press, going beyond the limited and purely lexical approach of traditional bilingual dictionaries. Even foreign learners of French who possess a good level of French often have difficulty in fully understanding French articles, not because of any linguistic shortcomings on their part but because of their inadequate knowledge of the cultural references. This cultural dictionary of French provides the reader with clear and concise explanations of the crucial cultural dimension behind the most frequently used words and phrases found in the contemporary French press.
The Routledge Dictionary of Cultural References in Modern French by 