Do you speak bistro? (French Edition) By Stéphane Pajot

Discover the flavorful world of bistro language

In Do you speak bistro ?, , Stéphane Pajot invites us to explore an authentic language, shaped by the atmosphere of the bars and the spirit of the counters. Between poetry, humor, and colorful expressions, this contemporary glossary celebrate the richness of the Bistro vocabulary, where each word tells a story.

A living language, between slang and poetry

Bistros are not only places of conviviality, they are also temples of popular language, where every expression has its own story. From Boudard to Blondin, including Gainsbourg and Dimey, The great poets of thirst have shaped a unique lexicon, both tender and caustic.

The language of the zinc is not a wooden language: it is spoken with the heart, there we heal the sorrows at the Pastis and we celebrate friendship around a dry white. This book offers the chance to read and hear these everyday words, tinged with humor and emotion.

A living and illustrated glossary

This book, enriched with numerous photos, propose a little modern dictionary expressions born from the counter. You will find:

• Of the idiomatic expressions and their meaning
• Of the Anecdotes about bistro culture
• A light and humorous tone for an enjoyable read

Whether you are a regular at the pubs, a lover of words or simply curious to discover a colorful vocabulary, , Do you speak bistro ? will make you smile and make you want to toast to the richness of the French language !

A living and illustrated glossary

This book, enriched with numerous photos, propose a little modern dictionary expressions born from the counter. You will find:

• Of the idiomatic expressions and their meaning
• Of the Anecdotes about bistro culture
• A light and humorous tone for an enjoyable read

Whether you are a regular at the pubs, a lover of words or simply curious to discover a colorful vocabulary, , Do you speak bistro ? will make you smile and make you want to toast to the richness of the French language !

An ideal book for lovers of bars and colloquial language

This edition, published by the Éditions d’Orbestier in the collection End of Series, is a true tribute to a vanishing oral heritage. Accessible, funny, and fascinating, this little book will delight fans of slang and popular culture.

Item features:

• Title: Do you speak bistro? (French Edition)
• Author: Stéphane Pajot
• Editor: Éditions d’Orbestier
• Collection: End of Series
• Format: Paperback
• Number of pages: 128
• Language: French
• Publication date: November 9, 2007
• Dimensions: 19 x 11.5 x 1 cm
• Weight: 172 g
• EAN13: 9782842381042
• ISBN: 978-2-84238-104-2