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Contrastes: Grammaire du français courant
Denise Rochat, Smith College

ISBN-10: 0131101234
ISBN-13: 9780131101234

Publisher: Prentice Hall
Copyright: 2005
Format: Paper; 432 pp
Status: Temporarily out of stock

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Contrastes is a French grammar program designed for intermediate and early advanced college levels.   Written in French (with occasional footnotes and explanations in English), Contrastes can be used as either a basic text or a grammar reference. Explicitly written for English-speaking students, the organizing principle of Contrastes is to anticipate and address the unique set of questions and common confusions encountered by English speakers when learning French grammar.

  • Systematic comparative approach
    • Provides a wealth of examples that establish points of comparison and contrast between confusing structures in French and English — focusing on correcting the most common mistakes.
  • Thorough yet versatile and adaptable
    • Useful in intermediate, advanced, culture, grammar, translation, or graduate courses — yet can be used on its own as a grammar reference.
  • Short verification exercises
    • Helps students master key concepts and rules and builds their confidence as they move from simple to complex structures.
  • Explanations given in accessible French
    • Facilitates comprehension of grammatical points in a clear “jargon-free”way.

  • Examples accompanied by idiomatic English translations

    • Provides clarity and efficiency in teaching and ensures that unknown vocabulary does not hinder student comprehension.

1  Le présent; l’impératif
2  Les articles; quantités, préparations et substances; omission de l’article
3  Les pronoms objets directs et indirects; les pronoms y et en
4  Les pronoms disjoints; forme des pronoms dans certaines constructions idiomatiques
5  Les adjectifs et pronoms démonstratifs
6  L’interrogation directe
7  L’appartenance
8  La négation
9  Temps principaux du passé de l’indicatif
10 Les participes présent et passé
11 Le futur et le conditionnel
12 Le subjonctif
13 L’infinitif
14 L’expression de la condition
15 Du discours direct au discours indirect au passé
16 De la transposition à la narration au passé; temps rares et littéraires
17 Les pronoms relatifs
18 L’expression du temps; la concordance des temps
19 Le passif et les tournures passives
20 La comparaison
Appendice: Verbes irréguliers
Index

"I found this text to be a thorough and student friendly presentation of French grammar, with clearly presented explanations that underline the contrasts between French and English, and a wealth of exercises that illustrate the grammar points and provide ample opportunities for student practice." — Jeff Chamberlain, Chair, George Mason University

Contrastes is a French grammar program that can be used as an integral part of an intermediate or advanced course or on its own as a reference grammar. It anticipates and provides answers to typical questions and common confusions encountered by English-speaking students. Contrastes is ideal for French language courses, study abroad programs, translation courses, senior seminars, and graduate courses in the teaching of French.

KEY FEATURES:
  • Contrastive approach clarifies the differences between similar French constructions and illuminates common mistakes.
  • Clear examples are provided with idiomatic North American English translations.
  • Nota Bene boxes draw students' attention to exceptions, contrasts, or common confusions.
  • Verification exercises in the text allow students to confirm their understanding of key points and to work independently.
  • Accompanying workbook provides opportunity for additional practice.

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    Rochat & Bloom
    © 2005 | Prentice Hall | Paper; 272 pages | Out of Stock
    ISBN-10: 0131101242 | ISBN-13: 9780131101241


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