Dictionnaire raisonné des onomatopées françaises by Charles Nodier

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Author Nodier, Charles, 1780-1844
Title Dictionnaire raisonné des onomatopées françaises
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Summary "Dictionnaire raisonné des onomatopées françaises" by Charles Nodier is a scholarly work written in the early 19th century. This dictionary delves into the realm of onomatopoeia in the French language, aiming to provide a comprehensive compilation and analysis of words that imitate natural sounds. It serves as a resource for linguists and language enthusiasts interested in the nuances and origins of expressive language. The opening of this work introduces the idea of onomatopoeia as a figure of speech where words mimic the sounds associated with their meanings. Nodier emphasizes the importance of studying these linguistic constructs, noting their utility in understanding language and expression. He reflects on various examples, explaining how specific sounds have been captured in the words we use, and hints at a more extensive comparative study of onomatopoeia across languages that could emerge from the current research. In this introductory section, he sets the stage for a deeper exploration of how sounds influence language and communication. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language French
LoC Class PC: Language and Literatures: Romance languages: Italian, French, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject French language -- Onomatopoeic words -- Dictionaries
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