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Ibrahim, Amr Helmy – Francais dans le Monde, 1986
The success of the suffixes "-tique" and "-ciel" in invading the French language in the form of neologisms is examined. An interview with a specialist in linguistics and information sciences concerning the development and usage of these suffixes is included. (MSE)
Descriptors: Diachronic Linguistics, Etymology, French, Language Patterns
Cellard, Jacques – Francais dans le Monde, 1982
The concept of journalistic norms and recent French experience with this are reviewed. It is concluded that the press might be a reasonable arbiter between conservative institutional norms and recent rapid change in the French language. (MSE)
Descriptors: Change Agents, Foreign Countries, French, Journalism
