This edition had all images removed.

Title: Dictionnaire de la langue verte

Note: Reading ease score: 77.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Clarity, Hélène de Mink, and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive)

Summary: "Dictionnaire de la Langue Verte" by Alfred Delvau is a lexicon written in the mid-19th century. The work explores the rich and varied argots of Paris, meticulously collecting expressions and jargon used by different social classes, particularly the urban and working-class residents. With a blend of linguistics and cultural observations, this dictionary aims to document the vibrant tapestry of language specific to the streets of Paris during that period. The opening of the book introduces the author's reflections on the importance of studying language and its intricate connection to society. Delvau discusses his enjoyment in collecting various expressions over several years, likening his pursuit to hunting for butterflies. He emphasizes the richness of the argot, or "green language," found in the everyday interactions of Parisians, contrasting it with the formal language championed by the Académie. This sets the stage for a comprehensive analysis of numerous terms and phrases, providing insights into both linguistic innovation and the social dynamics of the time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Delvau, Alfred, 1825-1867

Contributor: Fustier, Gustave

EBook No.: 54482

Published: Apr 3, 2017

Downloads: 255

Language: French

Subject: French language -- Slang -- Dictionaries

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance languages: Italian, French, Spanish, Portuguese

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: Dictionnaire de la langue verte

Note: Reading ease score: 77.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Clarity, Hélène de Mink, and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive)

Summary: "Dictionnaire de la Langue Verte" by Alfred Delvau is a lexicon written in the mid-19th century. The work explores the rich and varied argots of Paris, meticulously collecting expressions and jargon used by different social classes, particularly the urban and working-class residents. With a blend of linguistics and cultural observations, this dictionary aims to document the vibrant tapestry of language specific to the streets of Paris during that period. The opening of the book introduces the author's reflections on the importance of studying language and its intricate connection to society. Delvau discusses his enjoyment in collecting various expressions over several years, likening his pursuit to hunting for butterflies. He emphasizes the richness of the argot, or "green language," found in the everyday interactions of Parisians, contrasting it with the formal language championed by the Académie. This sets the stage for a comprehensive analysis of numerous terms and phrases, providing insights into both linguistic innovation and the social dynamics of the time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Delvau, Alfred, 1825-1867

Contributor: Fustier, Gustave

EBook No.: 54482

Published: Apr 3, 2017

Downloads: 255

Language: French

Subject: French language -- Slang -- Dictionaries

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance languages: Italian, French, Spanish, Portuguese

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.