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Advanced French Grammar [Paperback]

Monique L'Huillier (Author)
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June 28, 1999 0521484251 978-0521484251
This reference grammar combines the best of modern and traditional approaches. Its objective is not only practical mastery of the language, but familiarity with its structure. The Grammar takes full account of modern linguistic research, but without excessive emphasis on formalism. It provides numerous examples based on the author's own experience of teaching French to English speakers. The norms of "correct expression" are given together with current usage and deviations. A substantial index of French and English words and of topics provides easy access to the text itself.

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"The work done by M. L'Huiller is outstanding. The text is excellent!" Dr. Erasmo G. Gerato, Professor of French and Italian, The Florida State University

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Text: English, French --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

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  • Paperback: 716 pages
  • Publisher: Cambridge University Press (June 28, 1999)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0521484251
  • ISBN-13: 978-0521484251
  • Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 6.7 x 1.7 inches
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  • Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #166,208 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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54 of 54 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Le meilleur livre de grammaire française (écrit en anglais), May 20, 2002
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I have many French language books, but find myself returning to this reliable reference book whenever I want to look up something specific about the French language. It is well organized, and touches on many aspects of parts of speech. It clearly define rules and exceptions, and it offers examples of each. There is an extensive index which aids in research. This is the most thorough French grammar book I have seen that is written in English.

For more subtle points which are not mentioned in this book, I refer to Le Bon Usage (de M. Grevisse) which is THE French Language "Bible" ... Le Bon Usage is written entirely in French and offers many examples from famous works, and while it is the most thorough, I find it too complex at times. Most of the time I am able to find my answers in Advanced French Grammar.

I must warn that this book may seem a bit "overwhelming" at first (especially for the beginner), but I promise you'll soon become comfortable with it and then wonder how you ever managed without it ! I recommend this to any intermediate/advanced French student/language lover who is serious about learning and perfecting this beautiful language...

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42 of 45 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Comprehensive, thorough, May 11, 2000
For generations, Fraser, Squair & Carnahan's Standard French Grammar, no longer extant, has been the definitive French reference for all levels. Now, thanks to Ms L'Huillier, Advanced French Grammar succeeds admirably. A giant text for beginners to versed reviewers. Tedious it may be, but essentials of grammar cannot be supplanted by other methodologies. The author keeps these tenets in mind, minimizing boredom with splendid examples throughout. I prefer to regard and use this text as I do an encyclopedia, thesaurus or dictionary, so thorough is its content. Though not for the faint-hearted, all will certainly benefit from any level of entry.
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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars Quelques pensées, October 16, 2009
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Je ne suis pas d'avis qu'il faille écrire une grammaire avancée dans la langue dont elle est une grammaire. Quand on se sert d'un tel livre, c'est pour clarifier les précisions les plus subtiles et les plus probables d'être mal comprises. Donc, à moins que vous ayez quelqu'un pour vous corriger, je crois qu'il est préférable de lire les explications en anglais ou en quelle que soit la langue que vous sachiez le mieux. Après tout, apprendre n'est pas le même que de pratiquer, il ne faut pas les confondre: celui-ci dépend de celui-là, et peut renforcer une erreur autant qu'il peut le bon usage. Je suis heureux que ma grammaire latine ne soit pas écrite en latin!

Il faut savoir ce que c'est une grammaire de référence, parce que la plupart des grammaires avancées la sont, celle-ci incluse. Une grammaire de référence ne s'écrit pas pour être lue du commencement jusqu'à la fin, mais pour faire facilement disponible à l'étudiant ce dont il lui arrive d'avoir besoin pour une tâche particulière. C'est ainsi un outil qui au fond n'est pas si différent d'un dictionnaire, mais alors que lui ne présente que les significations des mots, elle en traite les détails de l'emploi. Donc, comme le dictionnaire est arrangé par l'ordre alphabétique, il faut une seule chose afin qu'une grammaire de référence soit vraiment utile: c'est un index aussi minutieux que possible. À quoi sert une veritable mer d'explications et d'exemples, s'il n'y a pas de carte pour la rendre navigable?

À cet égard, ce livre-ci satisfait parfois, parfois pas. Par exemple, la locution "avoir beau" est mentionnée à la page 210 et encore à la page 670, mais on a beau la chercher dans l'index, on ne la trouve ni sous "avoir" ni sous "beau." Et j'en veux un petit peu à l'auteur de n'avoir mis "en vouloir" nulle part dans l'index, bien qu'on le trouve à la page 505.

L'écrivain ne peut se passer de la grammaire de référence, mais il n'a pas de temps à perdre en la feuilletant quand il faut écrire. Donc Advanced French Grammar ne mérite que trois étoiles.
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