How To Speak French Like An Aristocrat And Latin Like The Pope. 5th Edition. Previously Published in 1965 under the Title: “How to Use Easy Fancy French and Latin Expressions to your Advantage and Impress Others”. Previously Published in 1965 under the Title: “How to Use Easy Fancy French and Latin Expressions to your Advantage and Impress Others.” Published by Time Square Press, New York, Paris. An exceptionally entertaining, fun, informative, educational, and much needed book, if you are a lady or a gentleman of the world. Written by the world’s most prolific linguist and author of more than 25 dictionaries of dead languages, ancient languages and modern languages.
An exceptionally entertaining, fun, informative, educational, and much needed book, if you are a lady or a gentleman of the world. Written by the world’s most prolific linguist and author of more than 25 dictionaries of dead languages, ancient languages and modern languages.
You don’t need to learn French and Latin grammar to speak like a sophisticated French or an erudite from the Vatican.
This book will show you how you can easily learn and use fancy and refined French and Latin expressions to your advantage and impress others. It was said “Le style fait l’homme”, meaning a person is defined by his or her style, taste, the way he or she expressed himself/herself, his/her mannerism, class, elegance, refined manners, and most certainly by the beauty, the depth, the eloquence and wealth of his or her vocabulary and expressions.
Refined words, intellectual expressions, a rich vocabulary, and knowledge of foreign languages are your passport to success, respect and admiration in society, business and public relations, and in many circumstances in life.
This book should prove to be extremely useful and beneficial, for it will enrich your vocabulary and polish the way you express yourself, thus adding sophistication, depth, and vibrant texture to your words and expressions.
On popular French expressions:
Because French are quite different from Americans on so many levels, and particularly in the way they express their thoughts and feelings, verbally and in writing, sometimes, we may not fully understand what they are talking about!
For instance, to show astonishment, or to express disbelief, the French would say: “Tiens, Tiens.” Translated verbatim, “Take, Take”, or “Hold, hold”, or “Par Bleu.”
Translated verbatim, “By Blue.” To describe the sex-appeal or attractiveness of a woman, the French would say: “Elle a du chien.” Translated verbatim, “She has some of a dog.”
To call somebody a fake, the French would say, “Quelle toupée!” Translated verbatim, “What a hairpiece! So Monsieurs et Mesdames prepare yourself for some of the most unusual expressions ever.
On classical French expressions:
The French expressions and sentences will delight you; it is a refined blend of aromatic flair, lovely sounds and an irresistible charm. Originally created in the “Literary Years” and “Royal Era” of France. They have depth, substance, exquisite literary composition, and reflect the true spirit and psyche of the aristocracy and France best minds of the epoch. They are easy to learn, to memorize and use. They fit many situations and add a flair of elegance and beauty to your vocabulary.
On Latin expressions:
Latin is a very polite and sublime language. Some will even describe it as divine. For centuries, Latin has been the official tongue of emperors, monarchs, philosophers, social thinkers, illustrious historians, and scientists.
Perhaps this would explain the reason why in Latin, it would be impossible to find expressions like "Bullshit”, “He is nuts”, "What an asshole”, “Screw you”, “Get lost”, and “Merde!” (Shit in French), “Putain” (Bitch in French), and “Mon Pied” (My foot in French).
