Traité touchant le commun usage de l'escriture françoise by Meigret
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Meigret, Louis, active 16th century
French
"Traité touchant le commun usage de l'escriture françoise" by Loys Meigret is a linguistic treatise written in the 16th century. This work discusses the rules and common practices associated with writing in the French language, focusing on the errors and confusions that arise from inconsistencies between spelling and pronunciation. It is likely of ...
the treatise introduces the author's critical examination of the French writing system, arguing that it is fraught with faults due to a disconnection from phonetic pronunciation. Meigret outlines the various ways in which the writing is corrupt—through the superfluity or omission of letters, and the misuse of certain characters that obscure meaning and lead to misreading. He emphasizes the need for a reformed writing system that mirrors the pronunciation more accurately, asserting that the confusion in writing renders it almost useless for clear communication and understanding. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Linda Garcia
3 months agoIt took me a while to start, but the translation seems very fluid and captures the original nuance perfectly. I learned so much from this.
James Robinson
1 month agoAs someone who reads a lot, it challenges the reader's perspective in the most intellectual way. A valuable addition to my digital library.
Betty Campbell
3 months agoIn my opinion, it serves as a poignant reminder of the human condition. A true masterpiece of its kind.
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Karen Rodriguez
4 months agoMake no mistake, it creates a vivid world that you simply do not want to leave. Simply brilliant.