Le français tel que le parlent nos tirailleurs sénégalais by Anonymous

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By Helen Allen Posted on Jan 2, 2026
In Category - Child Development
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"Le français tel que le parlent nos tirailleurs sénégalais" by Anonymous is an instructional publication written during the early 20th century. The book serves as a linguistic guide that aims to teach the French language as used by the Senegalese soldiers, also known as tirailleurs, through the simplification of French syntax and vocabulary to faci...
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linguistic features of this unique form of spoken French, often referred to as "petit nègre." It includes clear guidelines on the construction of sentences, the use of vocabulary, and the simplification of grammatical structures tailored to meet the needs of the Senegalese soldiers during military training and operations. Through various examples, the book conveys practical phrases and commands that would be used in a military context, ensuring that European instructors could effectively communicate instructions, commands, and essential information to their troops, thereby enhancing their understanding and performance in combat situations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Donald Perez
3 months ago

This came highly recommended and the content encourages further exploration of the subject. This was both informative and enjoyable.

Michelle Lewis
3 months ago

I didn’t think I would enjoy this, but the style is confident yet approachable. Absolutely essential reading.

Brian Gonzalez
3 months ago

I stumbled upon this by accident and the storytelling feels authentic and emotionally grounded. I finished this feeling genuinely satisfied.

Richard Wright
5 months ago

Based on the reviews, I decided to try it and the arguments are well-supported by credible references. This book will stay with me for a long time.

Joseph Martin
2 months ago

I was pleasantly surprised because the content flows smoothly from one chapter to the next. A solid resource I will return to often.

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