The Neological Functions of Disease Euphemisms in English and French: Verbal Hygiene or Speech Pathology?
According to Allan & Burridge [1991: 11], “[a] euphemism is used as an alternative to a dispreferred expression, in order to avoid possible loss of face: either one’s own face or, through giving offence, that of the audience, or some third party.” The word “alternative” seems to imply that there is...
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Université Jean Moulin - Lyon 3
2018-12-01
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| Series: | Lexis: Journal in English Lexicology |
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| Acceso en liña: | https://journals.openedition.org/lexis/2397 |
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