Excerpt from Étude sur la Simplification de l''Orthographe
De toutes les orthographes européennes la pire est certainement l''anglaise, mais, après elle, c''est sans conteste à la française que revient la palme dans ce concours d''absurdités. Elle constitue un amas incohérent de menus faits particuliers, de petites règles de détail, que ne relient aucun rapport logique ni aucune loi générale; c''est un labyrinthe d''où le fil conducteur est absent. Surabondants sur plusieurs points, ses procédés sont insufiisants sur d''autres. On ne s''en rend maître qu''à grand renfort d''exercices et là où la mémoire vient à faire défaut, c''est toujours au dictionnaire qu''on est contraint de recourir, car, pour se fier à l''analogie, il n''y faut pas compter, elle serait dans l''espèce le plus trompeur des guides 2.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book presents a thorough analysis of the problematic French orthographic system, detailing its inconsistencies, illogicalities, and erroneous notation of phonemes. The author, a linguist with expertise in French, provides a historical perspective on the evolution of French orthography, tracing its roots to medieval practices. The book delves into the influence of etymology on orthographic practices, highlighting the arbitrary and often misleading application of etymological principles. It explores the consequences of this etymological bias, demonstrating how it complicates the orthography and hinders the accurate representation of spoken French. The author argues for the adoption of a phonetic approach to orthography, emphasizing the importance of aligning written language with spoken language to improve clarity and accessibility. The book discusses the challenges of implementing a phonetic system, including the need to account for multiple pronunciations of the same word and the potential disruption to established reading habits. Ultimately, this book offers valuable insights into the complexities of French orthography and the need for a more rational and consistent system. The author's examination of the historical and linguistic factors that have shaped French orthography provides a comprehensive understanding of this complex and often frustrating subject. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9780266975717_0
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