Argots, métaphore et « effet de loupe »

This paper attempts to answer the question “How are metaphors born?”, as far as lexical creation in slang is concerned. Quite a number of theorists (e.g. F. Rastier, U. Eco, M. Le Guern, G. Lakoff & M. Johnson) posit that sememes are thoroughly examined prior to the isolation of one seme for...

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Main Author: Fabrice Antoine
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Université Jean Moulin - Lyon 3 2014-01-01
Series:Lexis: Journal in English Lexicology
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Online Access:http://journals.openedition.org/lexis/311