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Ouateres ou veces? Emprunt ou etymologie? ('Ouateres' or 'Veces'? Borrowing or Etymology?).

Authors :
Calvet, Louis-Jean
Source :
Francais dans le Monde. Jan 1989 (222):43-44.
Publication Year :
1989

Abstract

The variety of terms used by different cultures for bathroom facilities not only illustrates the problems language poses for travelers but also opens a discussion of the distinction between linguistic borrowing and etymology. (MSE)

Details

Language :
French
Issue :
222
Database :
ERIC
Journal :
Francais dans le Monde
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
EJ385574
Document Type :
Journal Articles<br />Opinion Papers<br />Reports - Evaluative