Dictionnaire complet de l'argot employé dans les Mystères de Paris
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"Dictionnaire complet de l'argot employé dans les Mystères de Paris" by Anonymous is a linguistic work written in the mid-19th century. This book serves as a dictionary, detailing the criminal slang used by thieves and con artists in Paris during this time period. It captures the unique jargon of the underworld, presenting an intriguing look at the language of crime. The content of the book primarily consists of a comprehensive glossary of argot, alongside dialogues showcasing its practical use in conversations between thieves and other characters pertinent to the criminal milieu. The book includes an extensive list of terms, phrases, and their corresponding French meanings, covering everything from body parts to various types of crimes. Additionally, the latter sections provide detailed descriptions of common criminal methods, illustrating how thieves operate in Parisian society. Overall, this text reveals the complex and often inventive language used among criminals, offering insights into both their lexicon and modus operandi. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 77.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
French language -- Slang -- Dictionaries
Category: Encyclopedias/Dictionaries/Reference
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