Albert Dauzat facts for kids
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| Born | 4 July 1877 Guéret |
| Died | 31 October 1955 (aged 78) 15th arrondissement of Paris |
| Language | French |
| Notable works | Tableau de la langue française (1941), Grammaire raisonnée de la langue française (1947) |
Albert Dauzat (born July 4, 1877 – died October 31, 1955) was a French linguist. A linguist is someone who studies language. He was especially good at studying how place names and personal names came to be.
Dauzat learned from a famous scholar named Jules Gilliéron. Later, Dauzat became a director of studies at a well-known school called the École des hautes études. This means he helped guide students and research there.
What Did Albert Dauzat Study?
Albert Dauzat was an expert in two main areas:
- Toponymy: This is the study of place names. It looks at where names for cities, rivers, mountains, and other places come from. It also explores how these names have changed over time.
- Onomastics: This is the study of names in general. It includes personal names (like first names and last names). Dauzat was very interested in the history and meaning of French family names.
His Important Books
Albert Dauzat wrote many books about the French language. These books helped people understand how words and names developed. Here are some of his well-known works:
- L'argot des poilus (1918): This book was about the slang used by French soldiers during World War I.
- La géographie linguistique (1922): This explored how language varies from one place to another.
- Les noms de lieux, origine et évolution (1926): This book focused on the origins and changes of place names.
- La Langue Française: sa vie, son évolution (1926): This covered the life and evolution of the French language.
- Les argots : caractères, évolution, influence (1928): This book looked at different types of slang.
- Le génie de la langue française (1942): This explored the special qualities of the French language.
- Grammaire raisonnée de la langue française (1947): This was a detailed grammar book for the French language.
- Dictionnaire étymologique des noms de famille et prénoms de France (1951): This was a dictionary about the origins of French family names and first names.
See also
In Spanish: Albert Dauzat para niños
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