solécisme

Elle distingue le solécisme du barbarisme.
She distinguishes a syntactic error from a barbarism.
Le manuscrit contient plusieurs solécismes.
The manuscript contains several grammar mistakes.
Corrige ce solécisme avant de rendre ton devoir.
Correct this syntax error before handing in your assignment.
Le professeur a relevé un solécisme dans cette phrase.
The teacher spotted a syntax error in that sentence.
Cet accord fautif constitue un solécisme.
That incorrect agreement is a grammatical error.

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faute de syntaxe

incorrection grammaticale

Le professeur a relevé un solécisme dans cette phrase.
The teacher spotted a syntax error in that sentence.
Cet accord fautif constitue un solécisme.
That incorrect agreement is a grammatical error.
Elle distingue le solécisme du barbarisme.
She distinguishes a syntactic error from a barbarism.
Le manuscrit contient plusieurs solécismes.
The manuscript contains several grammar mistakes.
Corrige ce solécisme avant de rendre ton devoir.
Correct this syntax error before handing in your assignment.

faute de syntaxe

incorrection grammaticale

From Greek soloikismos, a fault in speaking.

What is a solécisme?

A mistake in grammar or syntax.

Is a misspelled word one?

No, the error concerns how words are combined.

Can faulty agreement count?

Yes, agreement may create a solecism.

Is it the same as a barbarism?

No, a barbarism affects the word itself.

How is it pronounced?

It is pronounced /sɔlesism/.

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