Les anglicismes et le mot juste

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Description

This workshop deals with lexical, semantic and syntactic anglicisms, the evolution of the French language, and appropriate word selection.

Open to

Translators, revisers, and other language professionals.

Prerequisite

None

Language

This workshop is conducted in French.

Learning objectives

At the end of the workshop, participants will better understand:

• how to identify and correct the most common lexical and syntactic anglicisms;
• how to spot terms and expressions that were once labelled as "errors" but are now accepted;
• how to identify and correct improper connotations;
• how to use appropriate collocations.

Method

• practical exercises
• presentations and discussion

Duration

two days

Course fee

$630 (Free of charge for Translation Bureau employees)

20% discount for members of a recognized professional association with proof of current membership (photocopy of membership card).

Dates

Course Calendar

Number of participants

10 to 12

We reserve the right to cancel this activity unless at least eight participants are expected to attend.