ALTRALANG Journal
Volume 7, Numéro 1, Pages 257-272
2025-06-01
Exploring The Interpretation Of Idiomatic Verbal Phrases In Arabic: A Comparative Study Of English And French-speaking Advanced Learners.
Authors : Boulaares Djemai .
Abstract
This study explores how proficient Arabic learners, whose first language is English or French, understand idiomatic verbal expressions by moving beyond traditional grammatical rules. The research examines the use of figurative interpretation to comprehend these idiomatic expressions. It evaluates how learners' linguistic background impacts their ability to differentiate between literal and metaphorical meanings. An experimental approach was used to compare the performance of English and French-speaking learners, employing quantitative and qualitative data analysis tools like SPSS and NVivo.
Keywords
Idiomatic Expressions Acquisition; Figurative Interpretation in Language Learning; Arabic as a Second Language; Cross-Linguistic Influence; Native Language Impact on Comprehension; Comparative Language Education; Advanced Arabic Learners.
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