In:Linguistic Insecurities and Authorities: 19th- and 21st-century language commentary on French
Emma Humphries
[IMPACT: Studies in Language, Culture and Society 54] 2025
► pp. 86–128
Chapter 4Areas of doubt and difficulty in the French language
Le Courrier de Vaugelas (19th century) and the Courrier des internautes (21st century)
Published online: 10 April 2025
https://doi.org/10.1075/impact.54.c4
https://doi.org/10.1075/impact.54.c4
Article outline
- 4.1Categorisation of language topics addressed in the Courrier and Internautes
- 4.2Comparing readers’ doubts from France and abroad: Courrier and Internautes
- 4.3Comparing readers’ doubts and difficulties: Courrier and Internautes
- 4.3.1Language history
- 4.3.2Meaning
- 4.3.3Morpho-syntax
- 4.3.4Spelling
- 4.3.5Vocabulary
- 4.3.6Phonology and pronunciation
- 4.3.7Style
- 4.3.8Metalinguistic questions and opinions about language
- 4.4Conclusion
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